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163 Larry Hergenroeder – Pennsylvania
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- Warden's Watch
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- Jan 16, 2026
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- 4307
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Summary
From growing up with a game warden father to leading investigations, Staff Sergeant and canine handler Larry Hergenroeder has seen it all—and loved every minute of it. In this episode, Larry shares why he believes being a game warden is “the coolest job on earth,” how his canine partners have cracked cases in record time, and why networking through NAWEOA matters more than ever. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: · Growing up in western Pennsylvania and finding his calling · “I had game warden blood in my blood.” · From Montana guide school to the academy · “My only regret is losing those years I could have been doing this full-time.” · Why being a game warden is more than a job · “I live, eat, sleep, breathe this profession… I just want to be a game warden.” · The power of NAWEOA networking and lifelong friendships · “I haven’t had a month go by without a call from another state or province.” · K9 program success stories: Storm and Rio crack tough cases · “In 33 seconds, Storm found the evidence that solved a fatal shooting.” · Challenge coins and the stories behind them · Inspiring the next generation of wardens through conferences and mentorship · Hunting-related shooting incidents and the emotional side of the job · “One is one too many.” · Family, sacrifice, and the brotherhood of game wardens · “A profession sought by many, held by few, and only made possible by those family members that know the true meaning of sacrifice.” Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunder…