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158 Ricardo Grisolini – New York
Thursday, 30 October, 2025
Ricardo Grisolini, a New York State Environmental Conservation Officer with roots in northern Italy, brings a sharp eye and a sharp wit to wildlife law enforcement. From chasing down poachers to setting up decoy deer that even landowners can’t resist, his stories are packed with twists, laughs, and lessons. In this episode, Ricardo shares some of his most unforgettable and entertaining cases from two decades on the job. Our Sponsors: 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's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Growing up in Northern Italy’s “laces” · Raised and hunted birds from an early age · Slow cooked pulled turkey · “This job is not a job; it's a career.” · Working in Madison County is “a game warden’s dream.” · The charter captain’s Christmas fish and the Salvation Army police · Donating confiscated fish and meat · A VERY convincing decoy setup nets multiple charges · A substantial illegal baiting operation on private property · Poacher insists he used a crossbow · Trail cams tell a different story · “The point was out of respect for the animal.” · Social media can be a warden’s best friend · New York ECOs don’t wear a traditional badge Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
