Episode
165 Shawn Elmore – Georgia DNR
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- Warden's Watch
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- Feb 13, 2026
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- 4144
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Summary
After more than 30 years with Georgia DNR, Sgt. Shawn Elmore joins Warden’s Watch for a long‑awaited conversation filled with humor, hard lessons, and unforgettable cases. From hunting alongside his dad as a child to becoming one of Georgia’s leading boating‑incident investigators, Shawn shares a mix of heartfelt family stories, outrageous poaching cases, and high‑stakes investigations that helped change state law. Join us for a candid, funny, and deeply human look at life behind the badge. 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: · Finally recording after four years of trying · Shawn’s 30+ year career with Georgia DNR · Growing up hunting with his dad · “That’s what I’m gonna do for a living.” · His son becoming interested in law enforcement · Catching multiple in‑laws over the years · “It takes you a long time to build your credibility… and a snap of a finger to lose it.” · People claiming to “know” wardens to get out of trouble · Losing friends after catching them or their kids · Multi‑year landfill hunter case with warnings, tickets, then arrest · A later case involving another family connection · Hunting traditions, beagles, rabbits, and swamp rabbits · Southern sayings and the “Lost in Translation” team · The convicted felon firearm case: “Let me guess - the bullet fairy put this in your pocket.” · Reading body language as a critical warden skill · “Our mouths can get us into trouble, and they can keep us out of trouble.” · The 501‑charge poaching investigat…