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True Wildlife Crime: Chasing Down a Suspect

A trespassing complaint quickly turns into something much bigger when Senior Conservation Police Officer Lyndon Hawkins follows UTV tracks through the woods and discovers a harvested deer hanging in a nearby shed. But when Hawkins arrives to investigate, one man takes off running, leading to a chase and an investigation involving outstanding warrants, illegal hunting, and a long list of bad decisions.

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  • October 1, 2026