During firearm deer season a hunter insists he's searching for coyotes when he's caught using an unauthorised gun. Officers track down a man who killed a deer first and bought his licence later. Hunters raise concern when they're too close to houses.

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

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.

A major search warrant has officers investigating a suspect who's allegedly been hunting deer illegally for years. The bear season has some hunters covering their tracks, while others are hiding recreational drugs.

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.

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.