Warden's Watch

Todd Vandivert was a game warden for 34 years with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and now writes books about his experiences. He worked both as a uniformed officer and also as an undercover officer, making multiple cases in each position. Todd’s work as an author is well-known, especially his book Operation Cody in which he breaks down his role in the operation. In this episode, Todd discusses his upbringing, work as a warden, and life as an author.  Our Sponsors:  Thin Green Line Podcast Sovereign Sportsman Solutions Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crime Stoppers Here's What We Discuss: Started with bighorn sheep One toe in the water Wildlife trafficker, cock fighting, and marijuana growth Being a uniformed officer is more dangerous than undercover Dangerous individual Operation shut down early Breaks to the media The takedown Detailing the cockfights Didn’t write the book to make money Small circles of peo