Over his thirty-year career as a wildlife protection officer for the
California Department of Fish and Game, Steve Callan and his longtime
working partner, Dave Szody, conducted some of the most fascinating,
complex and highly successful wildlife investigations in California
history. They also collected a wealth of true stories--action-packed,
suspenseful and often humorous. In Badges, Bears and Eagles, Steve
provides a vivid first-person account of his adventures. The author and
his colleagues outsmart game hogs, thwart fish thieves, and foil outlaws
with names like "Squeaky." Steve is even stalked by African lions and
mauled by a five-hundred pound Bengal tiger. One of the most important
cases of his career begins with a slain bald eagle dropped on the
doorstep of the Fish and Game office, along with a note threatening the
life of a fellow warden. A decade later, Steve and Dave conduct the
investigation of their lives, uncovering a statewide criminal conspiracy
to kill California black bears for their valuable gall bladders. It's
not all about catching bad guys--in "Saving Lake Mathews," Steve
chronicles how he helped save a beloved wildlife sanctuary from
developers.