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Animal Planet, the cable network, will follow enforcement officers for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in a new six-part series beginning tomorrow.
“Rugged Justice,” which will premier at 5 p.m., will feature patrols by officers to protect natural resources in the mountains, along the coasts and on city streets, according to a news release by WDFW.
Deputy Chief Mike Hobbs said WDFW’s participation will help promote the department and its dedicated professionals.
“Policing the outdoors presents unique challenges, and this show helps to inform the public about our critical role in preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems in Washington,” he said in the news release.
Added Chief Steve Crown, “’Rugged Justice’ provides a window into the vital, varied and sometimes harrowing work of officers as they protect nature and people in Washington.”
The series, filmed from September to November, used three film crews, each with five members, according to a story written by Rob Owen for the Seattle Times.
The WDFW enforcement program includes 144 officers deployed across the state. None of the officers nor the department received any compensation from Animal Planet, according to the news release.
If you miss the 5 p.m. showing tomorrow, Episode 1 will be repeated at 10 p.m. and midnight. It will also be shown at 6 and 9 p.m. Tuesday and 1 a.m. Wednesday.
I wish they had filmed in the Manchester and Harper Bay with the 3 to 5 shipping containers we have had in our waters day and night since Nov. The teamsters unions deliberate slow down is causing our state to lose millions in spoiled produce and our water ways are filled with container debris.. No one seems to care, certainly not our governor or fish and wildlife