The Merritt SystemHow one federal officer unintentionally achieved a unique status Different paths lead each of us into a career in the outdoors. What started as a chance sighting of a poster during her college days at the University of … Continue reading →
The Trading Game It was the summer of 2010, my second year as a full-time officer for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, when I attended my first North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association conference. I began my career in 2003 patrolling … Continue reading →
Operation Ring Bear The unlawful sale of bear parts is still very much illegal in all provinces in Canada. Severe penalties and public education have possibly resulted in investigations and occurrences where the unlawful sale is reported or found. The … Continue reading →
Fish and Wildlife Special Agents and Partners Strike Major Blow to Cactus Black Market After years of investigation, four cactus traffickers have been sentenced for their role in the illegal harvest, sale, and/or transportation of the protected living rock, a thornless … Continue reading →
Two Years In Prison And $1.5 Million In Restitution Ordered In Washington Sea Cucumber Case In late 2015, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Detective Julie Cook received a tip indicating Hoon Namkoong, the owner and operator of Orient Seafood … Continue reading →
