As a VA law enforcement officer(not a game warden), I must respond to some of these latest game warden "bashing" threads. I have known and worked with some darn fine wardens here in VA and know others in TN and NC. These men have an extremely challenging and dangerous job. Many times they are forced to work alone, and in remote areas. Sometimes back up can be up to an hour away, if there is any back up. I'm sure there are some wardens who are jerks, just as there are jerks in all walks of life. But to lump all VA Game Wardens as jerks or whatever is just not right.
original:mikevaughn
This is not just a problem in Va.it's nation wide,but it's not all wardens.Some of them are real good guys,some are rejects from the police academy that just couldnt cut it as REAL cops so they just looked for something where they could carry a gun.You can always go file a complaint form with the probate office,then you have a leg to stand on later if you end up in court on a bogus charge.We had a "cop" in our area writing bad ticket's went through all the "proper" chanels and now we dont.
I can't speak for other states, but VA game wardens are not "rejects." Many are former local, state, military and correctional officers and have been through more than one law enforcement academy.
Sorry for the rant, it is now time for me to go hunting!
