I love this show. I wonder what happens when any of the bear feeders sell, and then in the spring here comes the hungry bear thinking the cafeteria is still open? A horrific rock climbing accident on Cannon Cliffs sends two officers and an emergency team on a heroic helicopter rescue mission. A deer carcass has the wardens searching for a poacher. Officer Bronson investigates a night-hunting case involving an animal he's never dealt with. Love the service these officers provide. but it was still a bit harrowing to see the whole thing. I love that when Matt was taken to Lewiston ME, that the Maine warden service paid for the hotel bills for the family. With such a large audience, it is no surprise that the show has been renewed for a 16th season. Herides his ATV in Maine a lot, and he and his buddies have run into a few of the game wardens- never issued any summonses, just had their registrations checked. I'll admit, it might have been because my husband is a police officer (and trainer on the ATVs) and I'm pregnant, but yikes. The move has been met with mixed reactions. Officers must find the culprit responsible for nearby gunshots. The MWS kicks into high gear as they search for poachers and crack down on dangerous activity with firearms. It's one of the few that show cops in a good light. In New Hampshire, conservation officers protect the wildlife across the state, intervening for hawks, bears, geese and more. A man on a dirt bike flees the scene after being stopped for speeding, and Officer Hannett sends an injured pigeon to a local wildlife rehabber. Lt. Bill Boudreau investigates a complaint about a man illegally feeding bears. Matt Holmes, a NH Fish and Game Conservation Officer and regular on North Woods Law, jumps in the pick up truck with Wayne to talk more about Matt's career as a Game Warden. During a busy winter weekend, Lt. Boudreau encounters kite skiers, an illegal firesled and a vandalized bob-house; Officer Canfield searches for a deer with an arrow in its head; Officers Demler and Towne head out on a treacherous mountain rescue. But will continue to watch it. Officer Bronson searches for a missing swimmer as a storm rolls in. The start of hunting season comes with a variety of violations, including illegally illuminating wildlife, firing guns from vehicles and hunting over baited deer stands. Glad to hear he's doing OK. I'm still stunned about her saying she plays tug of war with the bear. WebNorth Woods Law. A. Chocorua, officers rescue a woman with a fractured ankle. Officer Joe Canfield investigates a home with multiple bear feeding complaints and finds more than he bargained for. I think he's getting off easy. LaFlamme helps a herd of deer in distress. For heaven's sake, man up and help the guy you just slammed into. Some people in Maine are sad to see the show leave, while others in New Hampshire are excited to have the production come to their state. Fish and Game Department Conservation Officer Matt Holmes is recovering from serious injuries suffered when his ATV was struck from behind What does this woman think will happen when the bear gets hungry? There is no confirmation yet on whether there will be a 16th season of North Woods Law, but the show has been popular enough that there is a good chance it will be renewed. Wish Lone Star Law would come back, Northwest Law is okay, but not quite up to the other 2 yet. You cannot paste images directly. In another episode, they help to track down a group of smugglers who are illegally transporting fish. LOL. Officer Lucas searches for a group of ATVs. Illegal marijuana operations are hidden all over Maine, but finding them is dangerous work for the wardens because they're often protected by armed individuals. A specialist is called in to locate a pesky bear roaming a residential area, and a boy is caught riding without a helmet and operating his ATV illegally. Sergeant Simmons investigates a murdered mother deer, while Warden Curtis and canine Cruizer search the backwoods of Downeast by moonlight to find a missing hunter. They go above and beyond, Intended to write not ONLY entertainment-. Washington. Hunters rush to stock up their freezers with deer, moose and bear meat for the long winter ahead. Lt. Boudreau stops a family of snowmobilers riding illegally on a highway. Please consider taking this quick survey to let us know how we're doing and what we can do better. Officer Canfield handles a group of ATV riders reported for riding prohibited trails. We tape all 3 series trying to make sure that we wont miss one. Hannett fair but no nonsense and good sense of humourflower and card at site of marijuana grow following removal of plants. For the wardens, hunting season is peak time for catching poachers, tracking dangerous wildlife and performing intense search and rescue missions. Fuck, fuck, fuck, more information on the fate of Geraldine Largay. 9/26Tonites episode shows CO Matt Holmess ATVgetting slammed into by a speeding ATVon 6/22/20. A child on an ATV is trapped by a flash flood; and a teen flips his four-wheeler and must go to the hospital. Mancini was very fair to everyone. Lopashanski attempts every trick in the book to wrangle a stubborn moose off of a busy roadway. Why did North Woods Law move to New Hampshire? Restore formatting, Our sincere condolences to his family, everyone at. The warden service has been headquartered in Orono, Maine, since the late 1800s. Officers rush to the aid of an injured hiker trapped on Mount Monadnock. Mancini said the couple in the UTV stayed behind because their vehicle was undriveable. And, the wardens take on some familiar faces in a charity softball game against Maine. In a recent interview with the Bangor Daily News, department commissioner Chandler Woodcock said that the show might be brought back in 2022 if viewership rebounds. I know that's what makes a good cop but still. After more than 29 years as a Conservation Officer, Lieutenant LaCrosse retired from full-time service in 2018. Lt. Mike Eastman investigates a case of stolen lobster traps. Officer Holmes investigates a suspected illegal deer kill, and an abandoned car is found on the Androscoggin River that might be linked to a crime. So frustrating just to watch people dump illegal catches back and then lie or act like they don't understand. That really made me really sad. In an all-new season of NORTH WOODS LAW, Animal Planet follows the demanding pursuits of the Conservation Officers as they conduct, among other activities, search and rescue operations on windswept mountains and roaring rivers, assist biologists in managing the states wildlife, and patrol backcountry roads during hunting season as every day presents all-new challenges. As of September 2017, there have been nine seasons of North Woods Law. He said to me: I have got one last bullet to fire. I had no idea what he meant by that, but it did not cause concern., Jonathan Ball, the CEO of the Royal Marines Association, said Maj Gen Holmes felt lhe had personally failed friends in Afghanistan who were unlikely to escape the country, adding: It was the way the withdrawal was carried out that distressed him., Mr Ball also said that there was a rivalry between Maj Gen Holmes and Lt Gen Magowan, adding: Matt perceived it as salt being rubbed in the wounds. Maj Gen Holmes, who was awarded a CBE in 2019, had stopped eating and sleeping and became wholly obsessed with his marriage, career and financial worries including school fees, his inquest heard. I was concerned that he was in this way and that our daughter was in the next bedroom. The show has been a controversial topic in Maine since it began airing in 2012. Matt Holmes c/o NH Fish and Game "Downeast", Sergeant Craven corners a runaway ATV and later must determine which of two double-crossing friends is telling the truth. North Woods Law is an American reality television series that debuted on March 11, 2012, on the Animal Planet channel. I'm so happy he did it and he made the shot himself. Geraldine Largay's family said they're confident the crews did everything they could to find her after she vanished in July 2013. The woman is totally insane. Whether or not North Woods Law returns in 2022, it is clear that the MDIFW is reconsidering its decision to cancel the show. While up north, Officers Canfield and St. Pierre battle the now to work a deer The Coos County Attorneys office also charged Gingras-Jodrie with the Class A misdemeanor count of vehicular assault.". The end of summer is the busiest time of year for the Maine Warden Service, as the Wardens split their time patrolling the water and the woods. His personal life had been devoted to the Corps and to the nation.. Officer McKee investigates a claim that an illegal deer kill was an accident. For example, seeing the one young guy do a ride-along (maybe when he was a teen?) Officers Boudreau and Hannett question father and son turkey hunters. Do you plan to watch the season premiere tonight? The COs are great. Born What do you want to bet that she'll go back to it, and put out a bunch of bird feeders out this fall? I think the woman thinks she's the only one who can feed the bears, and they're her friends. In the NORTH WOODS LAW season premiere, Conservation Officers Joe Canfield and Brad Jones search the Merrimack River for a missing person and their vehicle which expands to a multi-day effort with help from Lieutenants Jim Kneeland and Adam Cheney, along with members of the Fish and Game Dive Team; Sergeant Glen Lucas works a case involving the illegal release of a coyote from a local trappers trap; and in Concord, Conservation Officer James Benvenuti and Colonel Kevin Jordan, along with rehabilitator Jane Kelly and her birds of prey, host an informational meet and greet event. Officer Benvenuti tries to rescue an injured gosling. TREE. As night falls over the White Mountains, Officers Glen Lucas and Eric Fluette ascend into the darkness to rescue a lost group of hikers. Officer Cyrs gets a call about a rabid fox that attacked a homeowner. A team of officers stakeout hunting sites across New Hampshire after reports of illegal activity. They discuss in detail Matt's OHRV crash that occurred in June 2020 while on radar patrol. Officer Letourneau receives a tip off about a woman who has been keeping baby flying squirrels as pets; things take an unexpected turn for officers investigating an ATV accident; an OHRV rider is caught trespassing on private property. Special Episode. Watching it happen was scary. Several animals are encountered including orphaned baby foxes, nuisance beavers and a python.