111 Ethan Justinger – Utah

Originally from Western New York, Ethan Justinger packed up and moved to Utah at just 22 to pursue
his dream of being a game warden in the West. Now on the job with the Utah Division of Wildlife
Resources for 5 years, Ethan sits down with Wayne to share his passion for elk hunting, conservation
law, and the spectacular beauty surrounding them.

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Here’s what we discuss:
 The elk hunt that changed everything
 Elevation sickness and bull elk bugling
 Hunters are conservationists
 A fitness test at altitude – during a forest fire
 “One of the greatest jobs on earth.”
 Driving from New York to Utah
 Adventuring every day
 A late-night tip after a long day
 Elk poacher was on private property
 Carcass covered in sticks and logs
 Evidence on a GoPro™
 More evidence on a cell phone
 A false blood trail
 Case resulted in a felony conviction and a 14-year suspension
 Mistakes happen, but it’s important to learn and share to help others
 Mountain snow in July
 Tough winters result in healthier populations in the long term
 Utah scenery stuns visitors and locals alike

Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches

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