Wardens of the North

During the bear season, hunting licenses are hard to come by; when an elderly woman claims she took down a bear on her own, officers question her story; nighttime hunters are caught in a lie while using some illegal baiting methods.

The sand dunes at a state park become hectic over the 4th of July weekend; a dirt bike rider gets a hefty fine after being caught red-handed breaking the law; a feisty out-of-control rider nearly causes a collision while passing right by an officer.

Wardens have to commandeer hunting tags and harvested animals when hunters are caught not following regulations. An angler who repeatedly violated regulations is confronted. A warden finds hunters on the verge of illegally baiting.

Following Michigan Conservation Officers as they protect and patrol the most precious natural resources in one of the nation's most remote areas.

Wardens have to put off-road vehicles in their place. A hunter is found illegally baiting bear. An ORV driver operating on a public road is caught without a license. Anglers found foul-hooking fish pay the price.

Recent graduates of the Conservation Academy get their feet wet in the real world. Officers crack down on hunters who illegally harvested deer over bait. Officers find boaters who didn't realize their new vessel isn't up to regulation.