Wardens | Episode 2: Operation Antler Blitz | FD Real Show

[@SamuelGSherman]

It’s ALWAYS wild to me that LEOs read YOUR RIGHTS to you (saying ANYTHING U SAY WILLLLL be used against you- do u wish to have a lawyer?) and 90% of people still just go on with interrogation with no help or counsel.

[@larryspiller6633]

Thing is, usually with Game Wardens it's a cut and dry type situation. You either have a license or you don't. You either have a boat cushion or not. Sober or drunk. Trespassing or not. You either did it or not. That's been my experience with them. Since it's usually a ticket, not imprisonment, most just fess up and move on. I do get your point about keeping silent if arrested or if they read you your rights. At that point, let your Lawyer do the talking. Peace.

[@SamuelGSherman]

@@larryspiller6633 of course. Just meant in general. City cops. I talk to wardens no problem

[@shitloveaduck]

It’s a give & take thing. Here in Canada, if your rights are read to you, you are facing much more than a ticket. If you are getting a ticket, there’s no need to read you your rights. Generally. I did law enforcement for 30 years and the job of Fish and game was my dream job, but I never pursued it as I also liked what I was already doing so much it wasn’t a big difference! Her we are to say anything you say “may” be us3d as evidence. (“Can”, or “can & will” were phased out. TV makes the job challenging sometimes as everyone thinks they know the law becauthey watched a few episodes of Law & Order,,, 😂😂😂. There’s a difference in how laws are applied and how suspects are handles, and there are exact pairings as well. It’s just one country vs another. I think in the USA the Warden’s job is the best law enforcement job out there if you are a serious outdoors type of person.

[@danakniss8526]

You finding a problem with no council, says more about you than them. Honesty is best policy.

[@thomasskrappy3250]

My interview would be short. I don't rock with Leo in any shape.

[@elenawest5313]

Absolutely losing my mind at the old guy giving that little fish a gentle kiss before tossing it back at 21:14 XD

[@chevyon37s]

The amount of people who don’t understand that picking up antlers is only a crime during the time the areas are closed is crazy. It’s not so much about the antlers as it is the activity of people picking up the antlers disturbs the elk and lowers their rate of winter survival. I’m not even a Montana hunter or resident and know that….

[@chevyon37s]

@@justinsnow5621 like I said in my original comment it’s only a crime because the act of people looking for and picking up the antlers is what is disturbing the elk during a time when the elk can and do die when human activity spooks them off late winter/early spring food sources. And they also explained that on private property the owner or permissive users are free to pickup antlers at any time.

[@refntx5562]

It's a "crime" because it's an opportunity for government plunder. There is zero effect to elk winter survival and picking up sheds even to sell is a harmless activity. No government should be allowed to regulate and then steal from citizens doing this.

[@joeyphillips1181]

If that disturbs and lowers there chance at survival so much why are the game wardens riding around on horses when nobody else is there disturbing them themselves? Because someone picks an antler up doesn't mean they are chasing elk around they might not even be anywhere near the elk.. just sounds like a waste of time to me.. if people aren't supposed to be there then go after trespassers.. but to serve search warrants where someone could die over picking up an antler during a certain month is dumb in my opinion and the reasons they give aren't that good because the wardens are doing the same things lol

[@Joeblk10]

​@@joeyphillips1181a few wardens riding around to make sure the rules are being followed is not the same as hundreds of people going out pushing the animals dumbass. Just cause the elk may not physically be right there too many poeple in the field pushes them. Learn some biogy on the subject

[@raydowdy6914]

I'm sure they burn plenty of calories running from wolves

[@glen4cindy]

Could you please lower the volume of the music? We would really like to enjoy this channel but the music is entirely too loud.

[@SamuelGSherman]

How do people not realize this show is 12yrs old. Not even on anymore. This YT just shared them 😂

[@SamuelGSherman]

They are just sharing tv shows that have aired years ago. They cannot control volume or editing

[@johndelmar9148]

You don't mess with the kings deer. One thing I've noticed if you've got the money to spend you can do all these things legally. Only sucks if you don't have the money. Not exactly the land of the free.

[@rkh7169]

Montana is ruled by the wealthy democrats in the city. They don’t care about the regular folk.

[@rockymountainlockpicker9606]

Yep, all about money and power

[@confidenceisbeautiful]

I love learning about all this. I live in ky. Thanks for educating me.

[@chuckydubree1925]

If I have a hunting question ,I just call the local game warden and see what they say, saves time lot of trouble and lots of money ,no drama hunting

[@chuckydubree1925]

So far they have always been nice and really good about answering questions about hunting

[@stevedomagala8317]

Thank you!

[@gmariet1391]

I like the cattle dog 🐕

[@grantdubridge7995]

A season to collect antlers? Crazy

[@JamesBrown-nu8vk]

Yup

[@m.rogers9490]

YEA, THEY HAVE TO MAKE MONEY OFF IT SOMEHOW . EITHER BY PERMITS OR FINES .

[@craigwilcox4403]

The area is closed during the birthing time. Opens about May 15, start of summer.

[@darreledwards4823]

Worry about getting rid of the wolves that are destroying the elk and deer population and quit worrying about somebody picking up a shed antler

[@SamuelGSherman]

I’m willing to bet they focus on that also- this episode happens to be about the sheds lol. Do u want them to “disclaimer “ every issue they handle with “WE ALSO CARE ABOUT THE WOLF ISSUE” 🐺 😂

[@REDNECKROOTS]

​@TheShermancfh no they don't they brought the wolf back in there. We had em all take care of long time ago. Liberals

[@SKITEMAN]

These are game wardens. They go for violations and stuff. Fish and game works behind the scenes on wolves. And if you hate them so much then get a tag and go out! Anyone can get one!

[@keeganb9477]

I know right. It’s idiotic

[@Sweyin420]

Nah, balance is needed. If you don't understand that, then it's probably best not to comment and make ridiculous claims, which in turn makes you seem ridiculous 😅

[@Chemicide1]

Could be 12 or 24 but since you’re cooperative, we’re going to give you the max

[@SamuelGSherman]

Lord everything is a crime lol. I had no idea u couldn’t take Antlers off the ground

[@scottcress4052]

In wildlife management areas that are cosed in the winter,Anywhere else is fare game

[@ET-sp6qm]

@@scottcress4052silly

[@politicalfisherman540]

Wouldn't you be disturbing the wildlife setting this up. Lmao

[@rory4656]

yes

[@jasonshults368]

THEY can disturb THEIR wildlife at will. You will be robbed.

[@brendabrinkmanpasichnyk3500]

Reasonable & kind wardens. Not all are. Guess it depends on situation.

[@kevincampbell643]

It's TV they have to look good

[@cornell833]

So true ​@@kevincampbell643

[@ghodofsk8]

This came across my possible interests and I started watching and then just saw that one of the wardens is from my hometown in Iowa oddly enough I just moved back to Iowa from Montana as well

[@mattpelofske4632]

The antler industry in the u.s. is worth tens of millions of dollars it's become not quite as simple as someone just picking up sheds

[@bradgray9703]

I wonder if it;s a misdemeanor to use the wrong color ink on your game tag in Montana. I wouldn't doubt it.

[@sixmile4796]

Im just sittn hear thinkn good Lord what if they catch a guy poopn...wtf these guys are stinkn jerks

[@Monkeytoucher01]

"HillBilly Jim Bob" doing voiveover is AMAZING

[@darreledwards4823]

You would think they can find something else to worry about other than somebody picking up antlers

[@robertmintz63]

You ever heard - follow the money? Now I fully understand not allowing people on the preserve during the winter months . Don’t disturb the game . But once the May 15th is past people can do nature walks fishing etc , they did not talk about a special permit for that , as with hunting during hunting season , but if you pick up an antler of some kind they call it stealing & you get a fine for that & then you loose your right to hunt & if you have a license to hunt , but not to pick up antlers , they confiscate your hunting permit , & you can’t buy another for - 2 years .

[@robertmintz63]

So they take away your hunting license for 2yrs & loose that money , but they fine you for stealing an antler from public land , just to teach you a lesson ! CONTROL baby -CONTROL

[@chevyon37s]

They’re only worried about the act of picking up the antler because it’s the reason people go to the closed areas and end up disturbing the elk. They’re not really worried so much about people pickup up antlers as they are the human pressure/ disturbance at a critical time of year for the elk. Picking up antlers is just what they can easily punish people for as a result, as well as the added fine of trespass since they’re going into a closed area to get those antlers.

[@nickschaps4022]

@@chevyon37sthey are worried about 2 guys with backpacks and spotting scopes, but them riding horses all over the place is completely non invasive….

[@darreledwards4823]

It's a fact

[@onejohn2.26.]

When speaking with law enforcement the proper answer is I don't answer questions These two fools just talked their way right into court

[@aaronnygren2633]

Just think if we didn't have these game wardens. Look what we have done in the past. Horrible stuff. We would destroy everything. Be grateful for what we have.

[@jasonshults368]

That's called Stockholm Syndrome.

[@davidstarkweather8050]

mules are great trail animals until they arent!

[@scottalford7159]

The rangers are addicted , hooked and drunk on their own power!

[@jimbobhavens8634]

A lot of you people just don't get it do you! Those laws are in place for a reason, do your homework before you spout off!!

[@kygreenskeeper8326]

It's perfectly legal in ky to pick up sheds anytime you find them... Every state is different though....Our elk herd is booming...

[@mjnelligan7288]

Its legal anytime there aswell EXPECT ON CLOSED GAME RANGES….. its closed u cant be there if u can’t understand that then. God help ur worthless soul

[@bpdp379]

Legal here as well. It illegal to enter a closed game range for any reason however.

[@kygreenskeeper8326]

@@bpdp379 oh... So they have certain areas that are closed to public... I should have got more info on this I guess.... Why are the certain areas closed?

[@bpdp379]

@@kygreenskeeper8326 here in Montana they are called WMA Wildlife Management Areas. They have a few set aside for winter range protection for elk and deer. They close them to people to give the animals a break after a very very very long hunting season.

[@bpdp379]

@@kygreenskeeper8326 it is in Wyoming, but there is a very large and famous one just south of Jackson, where the Yellowstone herd goes. Lots of information can be found if you Google that. it is closed for the majority of the winter, but it opens up for both Hunting, and shed Hunting once the biologists make that determination.

[@scott6252]

I guess horn buyers take there chances who they buy from, but I wonder if the judge will have the thieves repay them there money?

[@bigdad0702]

Let me get this straight it's okay for the game wardens to collect the antlers but it's not okay for us to do it I understand that they put a season on it for a reason but if they can't abide by their own rules then why should we

[@OOOOOO12345]

All are equal but some are more equal than others.

[@jasonshults368]

Government is always exempt from its laws. Keep footing the bill, though, serf.

[@dennisdial7872]

They need to concentrate on the wolf problems, there is not going Tobe any elk or deer in near future

[@irishhazy3412]

That’s their plan ! How have you not noticed that by now … no elk or deer = no hunters and that’s what these demonrat hippies want

[@robertmintz63]

Let’s get something strait right now ! The money used to re-establish the wolf was stolen from the Pitman/Robertson act , which is a tax on sporting/ Hunting guns & equipment etc brought about at the wishes of hunters ; this money was to be used for game habitat restoration , you got it HABITAT RESTORATION . (You don’t believe me ,do some honest research). NOT the introduction of a superior species of the wolf to replace a lesser sub species . The wolves they now have in the northwest are from northern British Columbia & never existed in the northwest , in other words they themselves are a invasive species , as far as the northwest is concerned & to every other place they migrate!

[@robertmintz63]

Point #2 the wolves were introduced to deplete the wild game populations, so that it would not pay the common man to even hunt them , forcing us to buy ALL our food & then when there is no food to buy as in Veuizwella you die . What a way to decrease the world population , as Gates said we must do , but it is not happening fast enough, so we had to have - Covid round one & they are currently working on round #2

[@dennisdial7872]

@@robertmintz63 good information didn't know that about that BC wolf's

[@jasonshults368]

It isn't the wolves, though they have made a dent. It is the antlerless tags sold and the shoulder seasons. The state is intentionally destroying elk numbers, just as they did moose, sheep, and goat numbers. These are the "good guys" enforcing for the state mafia.

[@michaelpass2176]

Well train Jack!😂

[@PAUL_MAUSER]

It’s a shame the background music makes this about unwatchable

[@richardwilliams1334]

First time watching this from NZ. Totally different WA management to what is done over here. Hunter are able to hunt on all Crown lands for any 4-legged animal over here providing they hold the relevant up to date hunting permits. The only time a block is closed and its very rear over here is if our fire season is above normal. Love the doco except I found the turns rater bothersome when it became greater than the speaker.

[@aarondean294]

Here in Montana game wardens certainly strike a fear in many law abiding hunters and anglers. That said, the game situation in Montana and New Zealand are very different. I do believe that has a lot to do with the amount of or lack of predators as well as the high concentration of non-native species that are in New Zealand. Conservation of native species is highly regarded. Which explains why Montana needs to be more strict and New Zealand can be more open with their laws and seasons.

[@lylebrimingham7369]

I think it’s about making sure the group of elk have enough grass to eat with out competing with cattle for the resources. The free range cattle and hunting pressure would be to much for them to substance them selves, if they were not protected on those blocks that were set aside for them to be safe . As soon as they cross the boundary lines they become targeted and the food sources available are only likely 25% as available as the set aside areas.

[@davidfarrens3572]

I know a place where cougar live's it kills deer and elk. I get all Kinda Bones and antlers but the mice take a toll on them. Before I can get there because of the snow.

[@kevincampbell643]

Everything is a crime in Montana. To go after people for picking up sheds on PUBLIC GROUND is ridiculous. To have a season on them is even more ridiculous. How about concentrating tax payer funds on real crimes. I would never hunt in Montana

[@hendriklegrange4696]

People should just obbey by the laws which is in place, it is a real crime if broken.

[@donald6427]

@@hendriklegrange4696Nazis obeyed the law 🤷‍♂️

[@Supertrucker66]

I totally agree. To be punished for picking up sheds is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard of

[@waynemensen4252]

What's ridiculous is not giving the Elk a break so they can better survive the winter. The area is closed during that time frame. It's reasonable.

[@donald6427]

@@waynemensen4252 yeah we need to arrest the wolves and bears so the elk can have a break I’m totally with you

[@johndoherty498]

Is this federal ground? If it is trespassing?

[@bpdp379]

State property Wildlife Management Area.

[@TheEminemfan10]

What do you do with the antlers you Confiscate ?

[@craigwilcox4403]

Actually, they are scattered over the area AFTER the area is opened to shed hunters. The purpose for closing the conservation area is due to the elk starting to have babies in the spring. The area us open to shed hunters after about May 15, start of summer.

[@filobetobaby]

They sell them. It's basically an armed robbery

[@robertmintz63]

A point of knot worthiness - One of those arrested for the possession of illegal [(Spike) Elk horn] taken from an elk that had died in the winter admitted he had trespassed at the wrong time & without a permit & that he had removed the horn from the dead Elk & also the - ivory - ! Now I heard no talk or discussion of removing ivory from dead elk , or of that procedure being illegal , but because he had trespassed , they stole his ivory.

[@TheJTvonE]

That dudes lying about tracking those antlers

[@jasonshults368]

All LEOs are extensively trained to lie by professionals.

[@jimnivens9214]

Awesome can't wait for ap3

[@wendelheidinger5617]

The California game warden show is so much more interesting, they are actually catching poachers😂

[@elpatonego8392]

Moral of the story a secondary location and metal detector will keep the game warden away.

[@chasewyant1540]

Old ezzera schwom, now theres a crooked warden.

[@Ron-ic8do]

If Montana is so concerned about disturbing the elk in Winter, why did they reintroduce wolves? I guarantee that a pack of wolves disturb the elk a lot more, than a few people poking around looking for sheds.

[@bpdp379]

Montana didn’t. The Federal Government did…

[@jakejones-e9d]

typical game wardens for you.

[@RJ-ox8on]

montana doesn't want the wolves, Fed GOV'T forces them to comply at expense of lost cattle & elk. Talk to congress

[@jasonshults368]

Montana state government has been on board with everything that reduces elk numbers, even making it a policy over the last 25 years. You Montanans should know this stuff. Stop supporting your corrupt government and their enforcers.

[@wcms34]

Let’s not disturb the wildlife.. proceeds to bring a camera crew and horses and mules and set up a scavenger hunt right in the middle of the wildlife.

[@dennisdial7872]

What is game range

[@scottcress4052]

Its where all the wildlife come out of mountains too winter.

[@filobetobaby]

It's whatever land a rich landowner requests it to be

[@Mike-tz4oi]

God bless all...

[@AKfishandhunt]

Loosing hunting privileges for this is insane. Just fine them.

[@jasonshults368]

Hunting is not a privilege. Montana's constitution describes subsistence hunting and fishing as a right.

[@scottharrell7135]

Sorry one more thing, the government doesn't own the land the people do. Seems corruption and overreach of government is sickening.

[@bpdp379]

Yup, we all own it equally and it is held in trust for us. We pay taxes to have it managed for consumption and use. How long do you think it’d take to get ruined if everyone could take whatever they like? Would like to know what your solution is if you don’t agree with the North American conservation model.

[@jeremywanner4526]

But aren’t the warden’s patrolling the range for trespassers stirring up the game by looking for trespassers?

[@ET-sp6qm]

By their logic yes they are

[@jasonshults368]

Yes, they are trespassing. And should be fined and charged.

[@lizConway-z8t]

The background music is so loud I can't hear the wardens.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

2 guys walk out of closed area. Wardens asked if they were antler hunting, and they said yes... Why do people that know they shouldn't be doing something, then Admit that to the law? Better answers.... "rather not say"... "don't answer questions"... "we're just out for a walk "

[@jeffgulliver2389]

I’m just here for the heeler

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

Reminds me of Shakespeare, "Much ado about nothing ". Waste of taxpayers money.Think these wardens could be doing something more beneficial for wildlife preservation.

[@jeremywanner4526]

Will a meta detector pick up the transponder in that elk antler,it should. Just food for thought.

[@jimh2518]

+- 29 min. Somebody manage that Blue Heeler. Totally unacceptable.

[@davidgriffin14]

You cant keep antlers that you find in the woods?

[@mack2233]

Game and fish is always on game ranges messing around. Go out with a spotting scope you will find them

[@filobetobaby]

Picking up antlers is criminal. Goodness. Henchman for billionaire land owners.

[@Undergroundskrypt]

Just what a poaching dirt bag would say

[@Possumcods]

Use a hand held metal detector before moving the antler

[@bobhunt4402]

So instead of simply obeying the no trespassing signs you suggest using what I call knucklehead logic? "Go ahead and do it just try to not get caught."

[@elkhorn123]

Never seen anyone chase a elk except after a gunshot or bow must be a montana thing

[@crazycoyote1738]

Why that loud annoying music?? Who authorised to release that video with such low sound quality??..

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

When your rights are being read to you it isn't something they just do.

[@garrettgibson9571]

Game and Fish, people are out in the woods collecting elk sheds, how can we make money off that? Game and Fish, let’s charge them to collect sheds! A little insane. Hopefully this doesn’t happen in AZ.

[@donald6427]

Yeah that’s weird to pay to pickup some calcium from an animal

[@politicalfisherman540]

Exactly

[@garrettgibson9571]

@@donald6427 Then, Game and Fish has the nerve to call them poachers for collecting sheds. Insane!

[@jamesemick1452]

If a stat figured it can make money from shed hunters you can bet other states will pick up on the same thing

[@jonpaulson2457]

It's completely free to collect sheds you just have to wait until the opener. If all states behaved like Arizona there wouldn't be anything left of this country.

[@austinball1358]

I’m confused on how y’all know where the antlers came from

[@bpdp379]

They confessed. Plain and simple. Little lesson there….

[@jackdundon2261]

It is a real shame the police don't go out to felony drug users like to go out to misdemeanor antler sheds

[@christopherhinton6456]

in england there is no law for trespass unless property is damaged.

[@ArcherBowman]

Soft on crime, even here in Montana. Sad.

[@joekressler7547]

Music way too loud!

[@jasonnester9514]

I’ll never go to Montana

[@hemenwayhaulingllc1783]

It doesnt really matter because all of the game wardens got the horns already I've seen it several times!!

[@CombatDoc54]

Each antler should be one offense each.

[@nelsonward5829]

Why?

[@yusufsayed1583]

Awesome series , waiting for episode 3 👌🏽👍🏼

[@gregblanton9386]

What does it hurt to remove shed antlers from PUBLIC land? It is perfectly legal on adjacent private property and all private property in all states year-round.

[@nmelkhunter1]

It isn't a matter of removing sheds from public lands, it's a matter of trespassing on the game range when it is closed. If you will notice, there is a shot of a sign stating the game range is closed during certain times. These times are coincide with the winter and spring since that is when wildlife is most vulnerable.

[@gregblanton9386]

@nmelkhunter1 but yet, they are being charged with possession of shed antlers from public land. Public land should never be off limits to anyone, period, typical government intrusion upon our rights as US Citizens, and they wonder why so many of their agents are assaulted or killed.

[@GatorMike79]

Wardens:: "You can't go out and find antlers and then sell them, only we can, and that's to the highest bidder" 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jakejones-e9d]

look up Great Falls tribune article March 22, 2001. Warden got caught stealing antlers. Imagine how many times that happens

[@ET-sp6qm]

@@jakejones-e9d$$ and you better not get caught killing trophy during season. It will be scrutinized heavily if they see you because the fines go way up if a bull elk score over 320 inches. It incentivizes them to harass the hunter and even make them return to the exact spot where the animal was killed. Problems arise it many ways. I’ve hunted elk where we tracked a wounded bull over 5 miles and found the next day. One of the main issues with this is at impact of the shot there’s many times not much blood. A small rain shower could easily wash away any sign or blood of the shot site. It’s your word against what they “feel” like happened.

[@williambabb1301]

All about money ridiculous, son’s of bachelors

[@DannyShipley-rb4nj]

Montana seems to make a big deal….Easter hunting

[@WrestlerMichael]

Lots of work, taxpayer money and man hour for some antlers??? Maybe we have to many Game Warden's if they have this much time on their hands?

[@Antler_addict]

Wardens: we dont want anyone in these closed areas so we will go in these closed areas! 2 faced tyrants!!!

[@CombatDoc54]

Modern day Festus!!

[@blackcactus3215]

More government / less freedom.

[@robertrobidoux3725]

Antlers is from mother nature it belongs to people who find it

[@bpdp379]

Can I come onto your property and claim finders keepers?

[@kennygreenlee9016]

Why is it illegal to pick up sheds? Doesn't make sense!!

[@bpdp379]

It’s not. It’s illegal to enter the WMA when it’s closed.

[@chrisarnold6067]

Never talk to the police without a lawyer.

[@panthermartin7784]

And yet the local meth dealer is busy as ever..

[@caderingler4105]

Transmitted antlers 😂 these are the game wardens that give them all a bad name

[@Antler_addict]

Theres no way every antler they confiscated had a tracker so how could they possibly know where those antlers came from?

[@filobetobaby]

Should be criminal to own 20 thousand acres

[@scottharrell7135]

Seems their season is different than yours, just like time change, showing off their ignorance.

[@Antler_addict]

Awfully nice of these ignoramous wardens to produce a show, helping poachers by giving away all their secrets & tactics! Now they know how easy it is to avoid you guys! Real smart! Didnt think that thru, did you?

[@jimfarris9671]

What did you accomplish trying to give someone a fine over a shed antler. Now we know we're all of our taxpayer money goes out the window

[@CombatDoc54]

They did it out of season and didn't get a permit.

[@PaulFeinberg-pg6xz]

Get rid of the music. Can't hear the narrator.

[@jerrymanis5180]

Being from the south this antler mess seems crazy to me. Pretty much a victimless crime. IMO it’s not nearly as bad as poaching. Also how can “Public Land” be closed over half the year?????

[@doncallies8803]

pure bullchit

[@robertlafar3822]

I farted a little to loud one morning on that game range and a warden jumped out from a tree and game me a ticket

[@1J77J1]

Pick up a torn up broken 3 year old shed and u can get in trouble? How silly of a state and even sillier job to have these guys must’ve gotten bullied in school

[@busketshovelproductions7560]

Shed theft?

[@SamuelGSherman]

To the middle schooler Outdoor Channel hired to edit these videos and uses it he “broken glass” effect every 4min - STOP

[@bpdp379]

It’s 2011. It was cool and cutting edge back then.

[@dennisdial7872]

Such Bs

[@davidhazelip3884]

Game commission just wanted the antlers so they can sell them for profit at the yearly auction. Its all about revenue

[@jakejones-e9d]

typical POS fwp

[@rhett4027]

I do not like the rock guitar music in the video. Music is not even necessary.