Warden's Watch

In Appalachian Ohio and beyond, ginseng hunting is a centuries-old tradition. Prized for its medicinal value and prestige, American ginseng was one of America’s first exports to the Far East. Today, highly regulated but harvested to near extinction, its value has only increased, setting the stage for a black market that often results in arrests, prison time, and tragedy. Our Sponsors:  Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: Kevin’s ongoing recovery and recent activities Investigation began in Ohio in 2012, when a family reported an overdue hiker Bobby Joe Grubbs had been dropped off for a walk, but did not return Grubbs was known to police Sherrif’s office pinged cell phone Phone was located on 87-year-old Joseph Kutter’s property Property owner gave police permission to search, but nothing was