Tyler Hanna
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Game Warden with extensive experience in wildlife and boating law enforcement. Proven track record in patrol duties including evidence collection, data analysis, community relations, instructional training, curriculum development, and all aspects of UAS operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Game Warden
Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife Resources
Bowling Green, KY
01.2020 - Current
- Administer the enforcement of state and federal fishing, wildlife, and boating statutes, administrative regulations, and other criminal laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky under minimal supervision
- Enforce state and federal wildlife, fishing, and boating regulations by patrolling diverse terrains. I have conducted over 1,000 compliance checks and over 100 investigations, leading to over 300 citations, 10+ summons served and 25 arrests for non-compliance violations. I have gathered evidence for over 20 court cases, including complete and thorough data analysis and documentation of all incidents. Investigations included violations, misdemeanors, and felony arrests covering wildlife crimes such as illegal harvesting of whitetail deer, turkeys, and migratory bird species, and drug-related crimes
- Work directly with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency partners to locate, plan, document, and seize evidence directly related to migratory bird violations, including the illegal take of 5 waterfowl and 1 dove hunting operations over the past 2 years
- Awarded a certificate of graduation from the U.S Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) on 26 April, 2024. The Law Enforcement Instructor Training program included 76 hours of extensive coursework
- Currently serving within Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Training Division as a primary instructor. Duties include defensive tactics instructor, water survival instructor, Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) Tactical Weapons instructor, Axon taser instructor, Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers instructor, Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) curriculum developer. Assisted with the management and training of 4 academy cohorts numbering 40+ recruits over the past 3 years and statewide training for 100+ game wardens. Manage purchase requisitions and inventory control for Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Academy Training Center
- Serves as an FAA Part 107 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operator. Accumulated over 30+ hours of flight time across the commonwealth of Kentucky and documented over 30+ turkey and migratory bird baited hunting operations, leading to 15+ citations and seizures of weapons and hunting related evidence
Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator
US Navy
Virginia Beach, Virginia
09.2006 - 09.2014
- Operated and oversaw Unmanned Aerial Systems operations during two deployments overseas, totaling 1000 plus hours of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for Naval Special Warfare
- Maintained a $3.5 million inventory for 8 aircraft and Unmanned Aerial System components
- Coordinated monthly work orders with field service representatives and supervisor to maintain 100% readiness for flight operations.
- Oversaw routine maintenance and life cycle schedule for unmanned aerial systems components
- Performed over 250 maintenance actions totaling 710 maintenance hours, which directly contributed to
the team's 98% mission completion rate - Communicated and worked directly with unmanned aerial systems customer service representatives on a weekly basis
- Gained proficiency and confidence to work by myself and part of a small team in stressful environments
- Performed inflight duties on P-3 aircraft and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircrafts
- Achieved and maintained 100% discrepancy free as Tool Control Manager during 08'-09' maintenance
inspections
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Administration
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2018
Skills
- Wildlife law enforcement
- Evidence collection
- Tactical training
- Investigative techniques
- Aerial surveillance
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Krav Maga Law Enforcement Instructor Certification Course - August 1, 2025
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification - April 9, 2025
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Certification - February 4, 2025
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification - January 13, 2025
- Axon Taser 7 Instructor Certification - December 19, 2024
- NASBLA BOAT Officer Water Survival Train the Trainer Course Certification - October 18, 2024
- Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 Instructor Certification - October 12, 2024
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Instructor Training Program Certification - April 26, 2024
- ASP Tactical Weapons Instructor - February 29, 2024
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Certification - February 29, 2024
Timeline
Game Warden
Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife Resources
01.2020 - Current
Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator
US Navy
09.2006 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Administration
Western Kentucky University
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