163 Larry Hergenroeder – Pennsylvania

About this episode

Larry Hergenroeder shares his experiences and insights as a game warden and canine handler in Pennsylvania.

From growing up with a game warden father to leading investigations, Staff Sergeant and canine handler Larry Hergenroeder has seen it all—and loved every minute of it. In this episode, Larry shares why he believes being a game warden is “the coolest job on earth,” how his canine partners have cracked cases in record time, and why networking through NAWEOA matters more than ever. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Growing up in western Pennsylvania and finding his calling · “I had game warden blood in my blood.” · From Montana guide school to the academy · “My only regret is losing those years I could have been doing this full-time.” · Why being a game warden is more than a job · “I live, eat, sleep, breathe this profession… I just want to be a game warden.” · The power of NAWEOA networking and lifelong friendships · “I haven’t had a month go by without a call from…

People in this episode

Hosts: Wayne Saunders, John Nores

Guest: Larry Hergenroeder

Topics covered

• game warden
• canine handler
• investigations
• NAWEOA networking
• wildlife conservation

Keywords

• law enforcement
• wildlife crime
• K9 program
• networking
• conservation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: WiseEye, Rio, Thin Green Line Podcast, Don Noyes Chevrolet, North American Game Warden Museum, Hunt Regs, SecureIt Gun Storage, XS Sights, A Cowboy in the Woods Book, Maine Operation Game Thief

Books & works: Thin Green Line

Places: Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire, Montana

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