I did not originate this idea however, several game warden friends got together and were bemoaning the fact that they had noticed a "self-proclaimed" expertise of one game warden in particular regarding cougars. It had caused such a rowl that a 20-20 "spokes person" called the self-proclaimed "expert" and wanted to shoot a segment with this "expert" demonstrating his prowess in tracking and collaring cougars.

The "expert" game warden was to take care of all the arrangements including meals and lodging for a 4 person team since this particular part of Washington State was not even on the map.

Several months would go by and appointments and provisions were put together by the "expert" for the 20-20 crew. The day of reckoning found the game agent geared up with his polished boots pacing in the parking lot awaiting his 15 minutes of fame. But alas no film crew arrived.

Deeply disappointed and dejected the "expert" tried to find solace in a fellow game agent. The "expert" could not understand why the 20-20 crew did not call or even write if they were not going to show. The game warden giving solace to the "expert" simply suggested perhaps they found a biologist with less intimidating credentials to do the shoot.

And I thought firefighters were a tough crowd.