{"product_id":"poachers-caught-true-adventures-of-a-northwoods-game-warden-9781647555245","title":"Poachers Caught!: True Adventures of a Northwoods Game Warden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead this collection of illegal hunting and fishing stories, which prove that life as a game warden is surprisingly dangerous and thrilling.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo conservation officers attempt to chase down a motorboat in their canoe. A married couple illegally catches more than 60,000 crappies over a 12-year span. A duo of poachers run over Tom Chapin's motorbike--and nearly kill him in the process. As a Minnesota game warden for 29 years, Tom investigated hundreds of harrowing and exhilarating cases. In \u003ci\u003ePoachers Caught!, \u003c\/i\u003e he shares 36 of his most memorable ones with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Tom meticulously wrote daily reports and was a stickler for taking photographs to enhance his records. So the stories recounted here are as realistic and factual as possible. From the vividly detailed capture of illegal night hunters to the deconstruction of major fish poaching operations, \u003ci\u003ePoachers Caught!\u003c\/i\u003e allows you to experience each riveting encounter as if you were there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tales of true crime are action-packed, shocking, and wildly entertaining. They appeal to anyone with an interest in hunting, fishing, and law enforcement, as well as anyone who's concerned about the protection of our natural resources. Tom's writing serves as a tool for educating people about poaching and for promoting ethics in nature. It also yields a heightened appreciation for the wildlife officers who protect our fish and wildlife resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom says, \"I always believed a game warden's job should focus on this one concern: providing an equal playing field for all who purchase a hunting or fishing license.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Chapin\u003c\/b\u003e is a native of Hibbing, Minnesota. He earned his bachelor's degree in zoology in 1972 from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, after a two-year tour in the US Army. Most of his 29-year career as a natural resource conservation officer was spent in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota, district, where he also served as area supervisor for seven years. Chief among the honors he received include the 1978 Itasca County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and the 1985 Minnesota Conservation Officer of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom has also served as adjunct faculty, teaching law enforcement courses at Itasca and Hibbing Community Colleges. The author's campaigning and testimony prompted the Minnesota State Legislature to enact a gross over-limit law. Known as the \"Chapin Bill,\" this law became effective March 1, 2003. It increased penalties, including the loss of hunting and fishing privileges, for violators who take large quantities of game and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career as a game warden, Tom took hundreds of photographs documenting illegal activities. These photos were an integral part of his group presentations, which have both educated and entertained audiences interested in natural resources issues. Tom and his wife, Sandy, raised daughters Colleen, Anita, and Beth in Grand Rapids, where Tom retired from public service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Adventure Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648938705170,"sku":"9781647555245","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3009f9e0-88e4-48b7-8651-882b6a8d71fc.jpg?v=1759839335","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/poachers-caught-true-adventures-of-a-northwoods-game-warden-9781647555245","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}