Game Warden Encounters and Stories

[Alan]

Ever had a run-in with a game warden — good, bad, or just funny? Share your encounters, whether it was a routine check or something that caught you off guard. Curious how folks have been treated in different states or seasons.

 

[pointblank]

Nothing serious, just routine. I was parked way up past Dubois, sleeping in the back of the truck before a morning elk glassing trip. I woke up to a gentle tap on the window. Big fella, wide hat, just said, "Morning, sir. G&F check." I handed him my license and tag through the slider, still half-asleep. He shined his light on the tag, handed it back, said "Have a good hunt," and was gone...no complaints

 

[Blahd]

Last summer on Fontenelle Reservoir, I was fishing from my kayak. I had my license in a Ziploc in my dry bag, and my Labrador, Duke, was sitting on the bow. A warden came up in his motorboat, and Duke went absolutely bonkers, barking his head off with excitement. The warden just laughed and yelled over the noise, "He seems to think I'm a fish! Just need to see your license, bud!" I had to struggle to unzip the bag with a hyper dog trying to lick his face, but he was so patient