Axel and Montana Warden Paul Luepke
March 16, 2015
By Lynn Burkhead, OutdoorChannel.com
Being a game warden can be difficult, occasionally dangerous, and a lonely job.
But for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks state game warden Paul Luepke, the vast Big Sky Country that he annually safeguards in his four-wheel drive Ford F-250 patrol truck has been a little less intimidating in recent years. And that has been because of the 24/7/365 presence of his canine partner and pal Axel, a certified working German Shepherd.
The story of the Montana warden and his unique working dog partnership with Axel will be featured in a Wardens episode on Outdoor Channel starting March 16.
"I got him when he was 10 weeks old and started...