I have had both good experiences and bad experiences with Game Wardens. I have tried to keep an open mind, but I can say that I have had far better experiences with Game depts in Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. I have had better luck with the Game Wardens in this state when I make efforts to meet them out of season and start proactive conversations. These folks can be a wealth of information for special tag draws. I spoke with another member this weekend that got quite a bit of information on a moose tag he drew this year in a unit he wasn't all that familiar with.
I look forward to hearing the rest of the story, just to see how it plays out.