Season 6

Waterfowl opening day ends with a crash and a driver under the influence. Michigan Conservation Officers protect and patrol remote areas.

Officers continue to patrol the wilderness, dealing with off-road vehicle violations and ensuring safety in rugged terrain.

A kayaker receives a ticket, and wardens manage large crowds gathered for a solar eclipse while monitoring hunting activity.

Conservation officers patrol anglers on and off the water, and more.

Officers handle license checks, trespassers, and more.

Officers encounter many hunters on the opening day of waterfowl season; Chief Haines enjoys hunting.

Wardens oversee elk hunts, assist a blind hunter who earned a bear tag, and conduct patrols to honor hunting traditions.

Conservation officers review elk harvests during the second hunting season, using tracks in the snow to solve potential violations.

A focus on the highly regulated and brief sturgeon spearing season on Michigan's frozen lakes.