About this season
Follow Michigan Conservation Officers as they protect and patrol the most precious natural resources in one of the nation's most remote areas.
Episodes (9)
1. Open Season
Aired 29 December 2025 • 41 min
Waterfowl opening day ends with a crash and a driver under the influence. Michigan Conservation Officers protect and patrol remote areas.
2. Rebel Riders
Aired 5 January 2026 • 41 min
Officers continue to patrol the wilderness, dealing with off-road vehicle violations and ensuring safety in rugged terrain.
3. More Bait, More Problems
Aired 12 January 2026 • 41 min
A kayaker receives a ticket, and wardens manage large crowds gathered for a solar eclipse while monitoring hunting activity.
4. On Thin Ice
Aired 19 January 2026 • 41 min
Conservation officers patrol anglers on and off the water, and more.
5. Doe Not Enter
Aired 9 February 2026 • 41 min
Officers handle license checks, trespassers, and more.
6. Sparks Fly
Aired 16 February 2026 • 41 min
Officers encounter many hunters on the opening day of waterfowl season; Chief Haines enjoys hunting.
7. Hunting with Heritage
Aired 9 February 2026
Wardens oversee elk hunts, assist a blind hunter who earned a bear tag, and conduct patrols to honor hunting traditions.
8. The Snow Tells a Story
Aired 16 February 2026
Conservation officers review elk harvests during the second hunting season, using tracks in the snow to solve potential violations.
9. Michigan's Sturgeon Spear Season
Aired 23 February 2026
A focus on the highly regulated and brief sturgeon spearing season on Michigan's frozen lakes.