Yellowstone Wardens

A look at the lives of Montana conservation officers who defend public lands, handle anti-poaching sting operations and more.
Seeley Lake Lies
S6 E1

Wardens on Seeley Lake enforce boating licenses and prepare for the Yellowstone boat float; they keep rafts steady and uncover illegal fishing, ensuring safety and lawfulness amidst the fun.

Felonies and Fines
S6 E3

Wardens uncover a crime scene while others patrol summer crowds, issuing fines for littering and DUI; amidst the chaos, Captain Jeff Darrah retires after 26 years, leaving a legacy of dedication and bravery.

Untagged and Ungutted
S6 E4

Region four wardens navigate conflicting stories from locals, while region six wardens catch trespassers; ranchers help uncover illegal deer shootings, revealing a wildlife mystery as tensions rise.

Operation Caviar
S6 E5

Wardens kick off "Operation Caviar," enforcing a strict one-fish limit; other wardens conduct spot checks for licenses and tags, aiming to protect fish populations and promote responsible fishing.

Poaching Plots and Crackdowns
S6 E7

Wardens tackle poaching, missing elk and unauthorized campers.

Aerial Patrols and Ground Operations
S6 E8

Wardens use new aircraft to patrol from above; on the ground, wardens experience a crazy weekend during the Yellowstone Boat Float and ensure participants comply with the law; their coordinated efforts enhance safety and order in the region.

Wounded Deer Duty
S6 E9

Wardens in Region 2 respond to a TIP Mont call about a potential elk violation, conducting a detailed investigation; in Region 4, a warden assists hunters in recovering a wounded deer, ensuring proper procedures are followed.

Poaching for Profit
S6 E10

Discovering the lives of conservation officers of Montana defending public lands, handling antipoaching sting operations, and more.

Deploy the Decoy
S6 E11

Wardens tackle elk harassment, illegal shootings and rescue a deer.

The Hunt of a Lifetime
S5 E1

A warden follows the trail to locate a mysterious group of hunters. When a warden draws a coveted mule deer hunting tag, he makes memories to last a lifetime. Wardens have to ask some tough questions when a large pile of wasted game birds is found.

What is This Kid Doing?
S5 E2

When the openings of both the bighorn sheep and archery elk hunting seasons overlap, wardens catch illegal hunters in the act; off-roaders cause some serious land damage; on the 4th of July seemingly intoxicated boaters give wardens a difficult time.

Case Closed
S5 E4

When wildlife decoys are deployed across the state to catch poachers, the operation yields some surprising results. A warden's trusted K9 helps unearth vital evidence. An investigation into a moose and elk poaching case leads to a major takedown.

Montana Style
S5 E6

Wardens crack down on anglers during the limited paddlefish season. Shed hunting season brings eager collectors out in droves. A warden gathers biological information on a bear that's just been harvested.

Lights, Camera, Elk-tion
S5 E8

A look at the lives of Montana conservation officers who defend public lands, handle anti-poaching sting operations and more.

Valley Poaching Assault
S5 E11

Wardens must be cautious as they release a trapped black bear back into the wild; they pull together all their resources to stop illegal hunting in the valley.

Going to Jail in a Bikini?
S4 E1

Wardens find that a group of litterbugs is guilty of even more violations, and the Sheriff's office has to be called in. Wardens catch over-the-limit anglers in the act.

Pull 'um Over
S4 E2

Wardens track down out-of-state hunters not abiding by the law, and the illegally harvested elk may end up getting confiscated; Wardens get the word out to snowmobilers about required permits.

Life Jackets Work Better When Worn
S4 E3

The annual Boat Float has wardens hustling to clear rivers of capsized rafters; young anglers may not be telling the truth about having fishing licenses; a father and son are caught red handed.

I Didn't Shoot That Elk
S4 E4

Wardens monitor hunters who try to start the big game hunting season early; a landowner chooses to press charges against a trespassing hunter; the warden catches a hunter lying, with ballistics evidence to back it up.

Officer Caution - She is Signal 90
S4 E5

An intoxicated woman surprises a warden when she reveals she's pregnant, then friends have to come pick her up and drive her car home.

If I Was a Bettin' Man
S4 E6

Hunters claim they weren't shooting from the road, although physical evidence proves otherwise; a warden is skeptical when a bow hunter without a license alleges he's only elk calling; hunters find out the hard way they're on private property.

The Bear Necessities
S4 E7

Shed antler hunting nearly turns lethal for one man; training for game wardens becomes eerily realistic; one camp of unruly hunters attracts the attention of wardens; when an endangered grizzly bear is shot, wardens come out in full force.

Unanswered Questions
S4 E8

Wardens investigate the story of a veterinarian who claims he killed a bear out of season but in self-defense; the waterfowl season opener brings out the hunters in full force and a warden goes undercover to find illegal activity.

Episode 35
S4 E35

Discovering the lives of conservation officers of Montana defending public lands, handling antipoaching sting operations.

Yellowstone Wardens
S4 E39

The lives of conservation officers of Montana defending public lands, handling antipoaching sting operations, and more.

Episode 41
S4 E41

A look at the lives of Montana conservation officers who defend public lands, handle anti-poaching sting operations and more.

You Gotta Calm Down
S3 E1

A warden tracks down a hunter on private property without the landowner's permission, while another warden keeps the peace as tempers flare over a misunderstanding; the annual Boat Float proves eventful when partygoers decide to break the law.

That's What I Shoulda Did
S3 E3

Warden Lesofski tracks down hunters riding their ATV through farmers' crops; Warden Taylor investigates a claim of illegal hunting on private property; Warden Golie races to find a hunter disobeying a landowner's rules.

Sky-High Expectations
S3 E4

Wardens Golie and Logan investigate the curious case of a dead deer; a young hunter eyes the moose of his dreams; warden Kambic tries to keep the peace between several hunters when an elk is shot against regulations.

Great Day to Be in Montana
S3 E5

Warden Taylor keeps the peace between hunters and landowners; Warden Golie first gets to the bottom of a curious case and later is shocked by hunters' behavior; Warden Luepke has a teachable moment with hunters who harvest deer illegally.

Bad Boys, Bad Boys
S3 E6

Warden Kuka catches a repeat offender in the act; Warden Holland finds that someone fishing without a license also has a warrant out for his arrest; Wardens Taylor and Burroughs use an elk decoy to entice hunters.

Overtime Pay
S3 E7

Warden Taylor looks into hunters reported on a property without the landowner's permission; Warden Burroughs makes a tough decision when deer get their antlers stuck during a fight; Wardens Holland and Taylor investigate elk hunters harassing a herd.

How (Not) to Drive a Jet Boat
S3 E8

Wardens patrol the crowded rivers, only to find a sunken jet boat and its unhappy driver; a warden stops out-of-state campers when he smells something out of the ordinary.

Operation: Antler Blitz
S3 E9

Wardens crack down on illegal hunters of shed elk antlers; wardens Schwalm and Holland go out on the game range to look for signs of poachers; wardens assist with walleye spawning.

Treasure State Secrets
S2 E1

Wardens handle a man caught in a lie; a deer investigation reveals a history of game violations; wardens deploy a mission to find the culprit responsible for the decapitation of a trophy bull elk.

CSI Warden
S2 E2

The day takes a grim turn when wardens step into the world of "CSI" to determine where a deer was killed; a poaching-loving family is finally going to trial after discovering their responsibility behind multiple animal deaths.

Zeroing In
S2 E3

Trouble arises for hunters when they dodge a routine game check; another woodsman zeros in on warden Taylor; Region 2 wardens uncover a huntress' secret.

Bear Country
S2 E4

Wardens go on hot pursuit to catch a hunter who dodged a routine check; drought conditions in Montana shut down hunting and fishing for the season; a pack of pesky bears make their way into town.

Winter's Fury
S2 E5

Warden Joe Kimble responds to the call when an illegal buck kill is reported. Meanwhile, tensions rise when warden Rick Smauch handles the heat of a reported fire, and Bryan Gollie goes up against the winter weather.

Responding to the Call
S2 E6

Warden Chris Crane responds to the call to rescue a kayaker; anglers are caught fishing in a prohibited area; suspicions arise when wardens investigate the cause behind multiple mysterious deer deaths in Missoula Valley.

No Crime November
S2 E8

Region 4 wardens have their hands full when a string of deer cases is reported to the station; suspicions rise when wardens stop a truck full of Christmas trees at the beginning of November.

Wild and Wonderful Montana
S2 E9

The wardens go off-grid to explore and protect Montana's natural resources; wardens investigate a string of suspicious illegal elk kills.

Elk Migration Mayhem
S2 E10

In Montana, wardens gear up for the last week of hunting season; wardens are on high alert during the beginning of the annual elk migration.

The Tough Call
S2 E11

In Montana, a team of wardens is confronted with bad decisions; wardens go on hot pursuit to catch a group of hunters seen avoiding the check station.

A Warden Celebration
S2 E12

In Region 7, wardens are on a mission to catch illegal road hunters. Meanwhile, wardens celebrate a veteran warden by reminiscing on his career.

The Big Bully
S1 E1

As wardens attempt to catch a convicted game violator, another case forces them to work late into the night; region four officers spring into action when a 1,000-pound bully stirs up trouble.

Warden Scramble
S1 E2

Region 1 wardens are left speechless after witnessing a squatter on public land and are on high alert during the annual Yellowstone River Boat Float; during the pursuit of an upland game, a license check comes up empty and the wardens scramble.

Red, White and Big Game
S1 E3

During 4th of July celebrations, Veteran Region 5 wardens use their sixth sense to bring game violators to justice; the blazing heat wave and the free-flowing alcohol creates a dangerous situation for the wardens.

Hunting Season Hustle
S1 E4

During Montana's antler shed hunting season, the wardens are kept on their toes while locating bears, mountain lions and lost hunters; warden Bryan Golie questions an angler in search of the truth.

Protecting Montana's Wild
S1 E6

The wardens of Region 1 and 3 set off to educate the public on Montana's aquatic invasive species population. Meanwhile, a tribute is made for one of Montana's honorary wardens.

A Hunter's Lie
S1 E7

It's all hands-on-deck for the wardens when they handle decapitated deer and a poached trophy bull elk. Meanwhile, as a winter storm brews, wardens join forces in hot pursuit to catch a decoy shooter and a hunter caught in a web of lies.

Joy Ride Jeopardy
S1 E8

Wardens stumble upon a heated situation on the side of the road; Lesofski searches for the culprit behind an elk carcass; a riverside check station cites four minors under the influence; underage drivers are caught behind the wheel.