Wardens of the North

Officers enforce bear and fishing laws across Michigan’s wild north.

Officers use a deer decoy to catch trespassers, seize illegally imported deer at the border during the busy hunting season, and patrol lakes to ensure safe boating practices. Follow Michigan Conservation Officers as they protect and patrol the most precious natural resources in one of the nation's most remote areas.

Officers patrol the Detroit River during walleye season, seizing undersized fish and citing unlicensed anglers. Later, officers check waterfowl hunters and make a late-night stop.

An officer patrolling ahead of turkey season gets derailed when bear sightings are called in; in other regions, officers monitor salmon fishing and respond to illegal deer hunting and road access issues.

Officers patrol and investigate as DNR crews aid flood recovery.

Officers protect waterfowl and patrol Michigan’s icy terrain.

Officers enforce hunting laws and play in a charity hockey game.

Officers patrol hunters, tag ducks, and investigate a misfired buck.

Officers patrol deer season and investigate a timber cutting violation.

Officers patrol hunters and a wildlife center rehabilitates animals.

Officers patrol hunters and boaters; paddleboarders hit the lake.

Officers check hunters, riders, and help boost fish populations.