ASK A GAME WARDEN: Officer Brent Deen answers a 
listener questions about what lead him to a career as a 
Texas Game Warden� on Passport to Texas. 

This is Passport to Texas� Ask a Game Warden

Texas Game Wardens are licensed peace officers who 
protect the citizens and natural resources of Texas. 

03�It was a dream of mine to one day become one.

We reached out to Texas Game Warden Brent Deen, in Val 
Verde County, to answer a question from listener, Laura 
McKissack of Austin, who asked: what draws people to 
this line of work. 

36�I grew up hunting and fishing, and I think I was around eight years 
old when I realized what a game warden was. Which was someone that 
my dad said was out there to protect our state resources, and allow 
future generations to be able to grow up and enjoy them.  After being 
in the military for 8 years I was able to obtain my degree. My wife and I 
were stationed over in England, and we had our first son; I realized I 
didn�t want to deploy anymore and miss out on his life. So we talked 
about it and we decided [it was time] for me to get out and pursue my 
dream of being a game warden, which fortunately, I was able to get in 
my first time [applying to the Academy].  

GW Brent Deen is dedicated to his community and his 
career.

09�If any kids are thinking about being a game warden, just tell them 
to get in contact with one of their local game wardens; it�s definitely 
the best job in the world.

Go to passporttotexas.org, and click on the contact page 
qand submit your question to Ask a Game Warden.

That's our show� Funding provided in part by Ram 
Trucks. Guts. Glory. Ram

For Texas Parks and Wildlife�I�m Cecilia Nasti.  




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