165 Shawn Elmore – Georgia DNR

About this episode

Sgt. Shawn Elmore shares his experiences and stories from over 30 years with Georgia DNR, discussing humor, hard lessons, and significant cases.

After more than 30 years with Georgia DNR, Sgt. Shawn Elmore joins Warden’s Watch for a long‑awaited conversation filled with humor, hard lessons, and unforgettable cases. From hunting alongside his dad as a child to becoming one of Georgia’s leading boating‑incident investigators, Shawn shares a mix of heartfelt family stories, outrageous poaching cases, and high‑stakes investigations that helped change state law. Join us for a candid, funny, and deeply human look at life behind the badge. 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: · Finally recording after four years of trying · Shawn’s 30+ year career with Georgia DNR · Growing up hunting with his dad · “That’s what I’m gonna do for a living.” · His son becoming interested in law enforcement · Catching multiple in‑laws over the years · “It takes you a long time to build your credibility… and a snap of a finger to lose it.”…

People in this episode

Hosts: Wayne Saunders, John Nores

Guest: Shawn Elmore

Topics covered

• Georgia DNR
• hunting
• boating incidents
• poaching
• law enforcement

Keywords

• law enforcement
• investigations
• family stories
• credibility
• wildlife crime

Mentioned in this episode

Products: SecureIt, XS Sights, Waypoint, TuneIn, Thin Green Line Podcast, Don Noyes Chevrolet, North American Game Warden Museum, Hunt Regs, WiseEye, SecureIt Gun Storage

Books & works: A Cowboy in the Woods, Lost in Translation

Places: Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire

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