Ep. 63 | Protect & Serve: Game Wardens in the Wild
05 November 2025

Ep. 63 | Protect & Serve: Game Wardens in the Wild

Call of the Outdoors

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Pennsylvania state game wardens don’t just check hunting licenses in the field — they wear many hats to protect people, wildlife, and habitats.


 


Col. Rod Danley, the new director of the Bureau of Wildlife Protection, joins host Matt Morrett to share the history of game wardens in Pennsylvania, the passion they share for wildlife, and how hunters can have a great interaction with a warden in the woods.


 


Episode Highlights:



    The role of Pennsylvania state game wardens 
    Tips for trapping coyotes and hunting the rut
    What to do if a game warden approaches you
    Why game laws are in place and common regulation questions
    Col. Danley’s vision leading law enforcement for the agency 

 


Resources:


Review the Hunting & Trapping Digest.


Find tips for safe hunting.


Learn more about Operation Game Thief.