144 Mindy Rugg - Maine Warden Service

In our final episode celebrating Women's History Month 2025, we’re excited to welcome Maine game warden Mindy Rugg. Inspired by our very own podcast, Mindy transitioned from a successful career as a vet tech to become a game warden in 2021. Join us as she shares her journey, the challenges she faces, and the unique perspective women bring to the job.   Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: ·       Gained many skills in her previous career as a vet tech ·       Needed to be outside ·       Listened to the Warden’s Watch podcast ·       Not everyone loves the game warden ·       Hired in 2021, full-time in 2022 ·       Checking hundreds of boats a day ·       On the job experience can be the best communication training ·       People react well if you treat them fairly ·       Strategies to manage dyslexia ·       Spell check, Grammarly, and text-to-speech ·       Working in Western Maine – close to home, but not too close ·       “Every single day I learn something new.” ·       Mindy’s favorite Warden’s Watch episode ·       Maine Warden Service now has seven female officers ·       Many companies don’t make clothing for women in law enforcement ·       Don’t talk yourself out of it - make it happen ·       It’s no longer a shock to meet a female game warden ·       Women can bring a different perspective to the job Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices