Wardens of the North

Conservation officers crack down on boaters not complying with the law; a routine fishing patrol has officers tracking down over-the-limit anglers; a kayaker is reminded that lifejackets work best when worn, even when close to home.

The sand dunes at a state park become hectic over the 4th of July weekend; a dirt bike rider gets a hefty fine after being caught red-handed breaking the law; a feisty out-of-control rider nearly causes a collision while passing right by an officer.

A deer hunt results in shots fired into a nearby home; during snowmobile season, riders enjoy the winter wonderland, but unsafe driving puts a damper on the fun for some drivers.

Illicit activity during the waterfowl hunting season catches officers' attention; chronic wasting disease has officers hunting for dead deer entering from other states; fishing during the closed season forces officers to teach anglers a lesson.

An undercover patrol catches law-breaking anglers red-handed; conservation officers set up a three-point patrol along tributaries that channel into Lake Michigan, and they uncover a number of foul-hooked lake whitefish.

On a busy weekend, officers set up a speed patrol to track how fast boaters are traveling; officers find that as waterfowl season begins, hunters don't always have the necessary permits.