Wardens: Operation Crow Creek | FD Real Show

Wardens - Season 3, Episode 10: Operation Crow Creek | Outdoor Documentary
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This week, Montana game wardens saddle up for a back country patrol in search of poachers while other wardens are busy with other illegal hunters and anglers, not to mention an elderly man who is feeding deer he shouldn't be.
When your job is protecting our most precious natural resources in some of the nation’s most remote areas, there is rarely a dull moment. Wardens chronicles the lives of Conservation Officers in America. The show features the men and women who protect public lands, from ride-alongs on interstate game checks, to anti-poaching sting operations; from remote snowmobile trails in grizzly bear country, to unforgiving white-water rapids. While the focus of Wardens is enforcement of regulations, the show takes special precautions to ensure the general public understand those who would violate the rules are the minority and the vast majority of encounters with our Wardens are law-abiding citizens.
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[@jamesarneson6044]

I have tought hunter education for 34 years and I appreciate seeing the wardens in the hills. They are always respectful and doing their job. I value them as a hunter

[@liammoodyfilms]

The old guy feeding the deer couldn’t even lie 😂 dudes got a heart of gold.

[@riverratfishing]

Brian is awesome. He treated the guy that was going to jail with respect. He didn’t put him down or anything. Most of the wardens I’ve meet are a lot like Brian.

[@bobbyfrank737]

met

[@jdkgcp]

Everything is all fun and games when you're on camera.

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@SpiderMan-qu8htLike what?

[@matthurley921]

I’m not a hunter,I can see where wardens showing up and checking hunts and camps would kinda piss people off..yet,it keeps everyone honest and accountable..most do the right thing,but you’ll always have that select few that’ll ruin it for others..

[@nathanadrian7797]

It only pisses off those that are breaking the rules. All the honest hunters I know are glad to have contact with the wardens.

[@Greg-ud3iu]

i love it when they show up. 1 making sure im not dead, 2 checking if everything is legal, 3 someone to talk to for a bit. i usually hunt alone even though iv been told its not safe.

[@Honkers716]

Best. Show. On. TV. Thanks for putting it on YT. Cant wait for deer season in Sept

[@khh108]

Those busch light boxes bring back memories

[@DrewRupp34]

135 dollars at risk to shoot a giant muley doesn’t sound all that discouraging. Should be waaay higher of a fine for that stunt they pulled

[@Honkers716]

They also have to go in front of a judge and that person can pull their license for poaching. The fine is just so that the Officers get kind of a bonus for doing their job. Like when you get a ticket from the cops in the city. The fine is for the cops but the judge is what really matters

[@bullcrap9409]

Yep. Should be confiscating gear and trucks.

[@robertgraham3970]

When you invest 10's of thousands of dollars into a hunt.... need stiffer punishment

[@robertgraham3970]

@@bullcrap9409 there is some taken depending on case... problem is that the judges and prosecution often will take plea to lower court cost... and sometimes there is mob involved often Russian mob...

[@ieaturhart]

A lot of these guys see a judge and the judge makes them pay restitution plus the fine.

[@riog4113]

It’s really a shame that we don’t enforce the border with this much vigor and tenacity..

[@christophersell3497]

I've never hunted or fished illegally. Saying that in 30 years, I've never been asked for license but...I will always buy them.

[@aaronb3225]

Anyone else suprised he just happened to have the cash on him? Lol

[@jackdundon2261]

Problem I see at least in Oregon we have people from the Midwest work in Department of wildlife, who think the whitetails are here in Oregon... So they allow over hunting. There's not too many hunters, there are too many poachers too many wolves, too many cougars and way too many damn bureaucrats!

[@raydowdy6914]

People always get mad at the wardens like its their fault their not following regulations.

[@vickibradley4977]

Game Wardens are the Greatest People there is. Thank you for all you do, Especially for the Game.❤

[@malcolmscoins7581]

Good job with the old guy feeding the deer

[@le_mustardman43]

weirdly enough the only times I've ever talk with game wardens in Canada were not during any hunting season and my uncle was one for 20+ years 😅

[@batchelerjr]

7k feet. Those Rangers are in great shape. Its dangerous tjough. Statistically more dangerous than being a regular Officer.

[@mckinneysoutdoorservice1231]

wardens have a lot of respect need more people like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonysigsby870]

Hunting used to be good here in Montana 2030 years ago it's pretty rough nowadays

[@malcolmscoins7581]

Good job wardens glad you keep your cool when possible

[@malcolmscoins7581]

Wow,awesome curtios kind and got the job done

[@dondoyle8474]

At seven thousand feet 🤔 the birds need oxygen masks 🤣😂😂😂

[@garycarifelle7298]

Poachers are Thieves!

[@alainagoering5715]

Hey game warden , I love ur guys show ! I get excited when u guys drop another new video :) please keep them coming!!!

[@jessecooper9795]

Ol' Warden Golie always gets his man!

[@bentoncushing8693]

Love this show,,,,Montana is the last best place....this is better than the Yellowstone movie...

[@jasonkalynuik760]

Good work Wardens ! Love this show, look forward to watch it. Every Friday during supper.

[@scottbrown5970]

so unethical to set up camp on someone else's gear

[@KevOutdoors]

Warden Brian is the absolute best one in this series!

[@theoldtimefiddler]

Larch is not the only conifer that turns gold and sheds its needles.. Tamarack does as well...

[@theoldtimefiddler]

whoops never mind... Larch is another name for Tamarack which we have in New England...

[@calvingillen1858]

My question is are these guys acting like this cuz they're on TV or are they like this all the time cuz these are some of the better officers I've seen in a long time. Guess they just a different breed but hat treats you like you somebody till you give him calls to treat you otherwise Way to go men

[@rileymod6541]

Why would they have a problem with someone packing your gear in and coming back later to pack it out for you?

[@freedfree7933]

I think it’s part because being an outfitter takes license and experience. To many people “pack your gear” and offer hunting advice. Also, in some places they have the license

[@rileymod6541]

What?@@freedfree7933

[@deavenferrett4345]

Wouldn't that make airlines outfitters too.

[@nyfraud]

Just let me feed the deer like damn

[@jesscobb2279]

As a RMEF member this really pi$$es me off when other member's knowingly allow other hunters to take illegal game. Here in WA state its almost impossible to get an Elk. The state will happily issue you a very expensive tag, but because of nonsense like this, you can't really hunt anywhere. Plus out of state landowners buy up good Elk property and refuse to let hunters take game. Also too many cities allow feeding of Deer, the Deer are no longer up in the foothills to hunt. I'm glad Montana fines individuals for feeding wild game. I haven't bought a Deer or Elk tag since 2018 because of the inability to hunt good areas due to wildlife living in the cities and the DNR consistently blocks off good hunting grounds with their damned gates which you must pay 250 dollars for a key that's only good for 1 year. One of these year's I will travel to Montana where hunting is still looked upon as natural.

[@pnwRC.]

You must hunt around tge Kapowsin area! I've never heard of another area that is pay access

[@laundrieshanging9077]

Yeah, your issue is WA state dude lol.

[@jesscobb2279]

@@pnwRC. Whatcom County. I grew up in Packwood but guess what? All the Elk live within the no shooting zone and have been since 2002. Kapowsin is cool but I've not had any luck there.

[@jesscobb2279]

@@laundrieshanging9077 damn straight. 😂

[@thomasadams7927]

I’m just going home 🏠 iò

[@rjb]

Originally aired in March, 2013.

[@bbarker5766]

So it's still a good episode to watch. 😉😉

[@GabeHelms7048]

The difference between the hunting culture from the west to the midwest is shocking ! I would love to go out and experience ya'lls camps and use of pack animals . Not that I don't love jumping in the truck in the dark and head to my favorite patchwoods or swamp in the AM 😂

[@SilverGrizzly]

Could you handle a Grizzly bear or two sniffin around your camp at 3 in the morning and all that’s between you and him is a piece of canvas?

[@GabeHelms7048]

@SilverGrizzly I wouldn't let it stop me for the experience. I know they are night and day difference,but I've had big black bear come in our camp more than once up in the U.P. and they don't rattle my chain .

[@mikehicks2283]

Is it just me or are they way to lenient on these poachers and law breakers

[@dondoyle8474]

Out of all the people on that mountain the old man was legit👍 Isn’t there a program to feed the deer the correct diet he could join without making them pets 🤔 I hope his legacy will live on🙏😎

[@bullcrap9409]

The old man is either very dim or playing the warden for a fool.

[@rockdean1]

$135.00 ticket for shooting a deer on private property. The guy was wearing a $ 400.00 jacket from Sitka. What a joke.😢

[@Mr.BigRigGuy1989]

Why are some faces blurred and some aren't?

[@redblazehorse]

It's all about the money for the state.

[@marcariotto1709]

The difference between some legal, but gruff people who just want to be left alone, innocent larch ball hunters, F&W doin their job and the variety of outdoors people engaged in illegal activity is somewhat obvious, a little bemusing, eye opening and revelatory of human nature. On the other hand it's a little blood chilling to think about the minute differences that may or may not clue a ranger in to when he's dealing with someone who could be a little desperate, deranged or a stone cold killer. There are a few bad apples among the F & W, and game wardens, but my hats off to all the good officers and state workers making it work for jq public. Cheers! Ps, I'm a little surprised they don't have a portable card reader to pay fines in the field (where/when they can get a signal).

[@user-vd4yu6wv5x]

No I doubt you are

[@valeriemiller255]

I did comment but where is it eh JESS THEY NOT PRINTIN WHAT I TEXTED

[@fattybourgeois1014]

Those Salmon are tiny

[@liammoodyfilms]

Cause they are Kokanee haha

[@adamperry844]

Lol. Can't feed deer in Montana. In alabama you can hunt over feed.

[@hollaceparadis6591]

When grown men lie!

[@rickpetersen41]

135 dollar fine! Where do I sign up! You guys need to boost that up to a 1000 just saying.

[@frankgonzales2462]

What if it was you what would you say then??

[@bullcrap9409]

John the deer domesticator needs a few months locked up.

[@cen-cal]

Thats crazy they robbed them for the meat and some cash

[@bigmanlilcoat]

With gps, no reason ppl get lost

[@jamesmooney5348]

What kindnof balld? Sasquatch balld? Geeeez! Yuck

[@jonnyweaver1912]

Oh god, the bunny cops are in elk camp 😂

[@rogerhector5885]

why is it so hard to follow the rules

[@annewiebe9561]

IS IT LEGAL TO SHOOT 0 MOOSE 1 DEAR AND 1 BEAR IN CANADA

[@69n420]

Let the man feed deer corn it’s not as bad as they say if he watches far away

[@vhwft]

Land of the free, where an old man can’t even throw some food out to some animals from his own home. Sad country.

[@bullcrap9409]

Land if the free doesn’t mean free license to domesticate wild animals and mess up the ecosystem.

[@vhwft]

@@bullcrap9409 lol you keep on drinking that company cool aid my man. Keep those blinders on and stay brainwashed.

[@kylemartinson722]

Buy some chickens

[@mjnelligan7288]

I dont hunt but if ur gonna tag scam why not just tag ur small deer then if u get a bigger one switch the tag to that the wardens seem to take it off n back on easy

[@mikev4654]

tags are supposed to be physically notched upon harvest before transporting the animal anywhere. If you don't notch it they will fine you if they check you. If someone kept hunting and swapped a notched tag say 3-5 days later you could tell when the animal is killed and they would fine you

[@dano9215]

Outfitters are the worst of them all. They know where and when the wardens are. Outfitters do alot of illegal stuff.

[@leonardryan8723]

Timber thieves are like poachers games all for a $$$ under the table for sure . 😊 elk head sale good on black market easy to get your Benjamin. 😊

[@terrynicewonger5434]

135 ticket for shooting a deer on so else’s property…Pa it’s almost a Felony charge

[@robertdwilliamsjr4781]

Montana would be the last state I would ever hunt.

[@bigmanlilcoat]

Why shoot a spike if you want a bull and know they are in the area. So dumb

[@billgates8890]

Seemed like a shakedown that dude paying cash in the woods and getting his elk stolen

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

With the camera rolling! Really dude!!

[@Honkers716]

Stolen? 😂 The guy poached an animal but yet they should just walk free? I bet you're the first to cry about bad cops when you get a ticket but call them when an acorn hits the top of your roof and you unload a mag into another house

[@h4l414]

This show outlines the absurd amount of harassment hunters face even through law enforcement. This series just spoon feeds the antihunters.

[@rancayabyab6848]

All these questions are incriminating. Do not talk to cops. They are investigating you and me each time you talk to them. Give them the hunting license and then thats it. You dont have to say anything else.

[@vhwft]

I really don’t get why they all dress up in greens and camo, no point when you have to put on that orange hi vis.

[@floydsadler3559]

The deer can’t see the orange, but other humans can and hopefully don’t mistake you for a target.

[@vhwft]

@@floydsadler3559 so what you are saying is even less reason to camo up. So the deer see you in camo but not in fluro hi vis?

[@jacobcyr8432]

he is saying deer can't see orange, the reason we wear it is, so we don't have a fist sized hole coming out of our lungs. So, in conclusion, you wear camo to blend in because the deer know the land because it's their home, and you wear orange (which deer can't see) to save yourself from other hunters. But to confuse you more, when turkey hunting (here in Florida) it is not mandatory to wear blazer orange because the turkey have a keener eye and can see the color orange.@@vhwft

[@vhwft]

@@jacobcyr8432 so again , if the deer can’t see orange, what’s the point in wearing camo to blend in. You could just wear a full orange jumpsuit and it would be the same. Isn’t positioning more important then the outfit, seems more people need to learn how scents work more then try to hide in camo.

[@jacobcyr8432]

@@vhwft scent is a big part of blending in yes. And you can were full orange, but you’d get a few funny names thrown at you. But again those deer can walk those woods in their sleep that’s how much they know it. Camo would help blend in with surroundings, trees, bushes…etc. if you were to wear just complete orange even though they can’t see the color they’ll see just one shade and will know something is up. And with the scent if you’re high enough in your stand it’ll carry over.

[@EasternSunset007]

2:15 first time loading a shotgun?🤔🤦🏼‍♂️and he calls it a “long gun”🤦🏼‍♂️it’s not a rifle.

[@jacobcyr8432]

still categorized as a long gun.

[@jacobcyr8432]

long gun can be both rifle and shotguns. Name comes from having a long barrel. Which shotguns and rifles both can have, which on the other hand both can have "pistol" length barrels.

[@FAB0516]

31:36 the creepy as song they put when two old guys are being real nice to each other. Compared to the heroic songs they play when a cop doesn't issue a dui to a drunk driver. What planet is this production crew from? Is this a white people ftom Montana perspective thing? Guys the music only works if it matches the situation. Yes I know about film production, I've won an award before 1st place

[@rtoguidver3651]

Montana Wardens get $30 an hour, no wonder they're in no hurry.

[@user-oc7py9bk6n]

All theserwarden just wanted to write ticket

[@Azdude801]

Isn't that part of the job?

[@user-eg7uq3zz6m]

Don't mess up do what your supposed to do now worries

[@Azdude801]

@@user-eg7uq3zz6m exactly

[@tryme4990]

If the old man feeds deer so what. Go do something worth my tax money

[@bullcrap9409]

So what? You’re as dim as the deer feeder.

[@doncallies8803]

pure bs

[@darwincrabtree6580]

This report has hints of bias against Texas. Example, the consistent abense of the term "illegal" when refering to Texas illegal imigration defenses.

[@frankgonzales2462]

Fineing

[@jonnyweaver1912]

Oh yeah....bust the senior citizens for feeding a deer.... wow, tax payers dolers well spent. Jk

[@randalmartin438]

No what you just displayed on your wardens show was how wardens exploit and bribe exploit hunters in the Backwoods IE that is exploitation for a bribe who has a check or how much money do you have in your pocket they're looking to be bought off