Game Warden Jake B. Richesin, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas

Game Warden Jake B. Richesin

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, November 3, 1945

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Jake B. Richesin

Game Warden Jake Richesin was shot and killed near Omaha, Arkansas while enforcing hunting laws along the state border with Missouri.

Deer season did not start in Arkansas until November 13th, 1945, and he was watching for hunters crossing from Missouri when he was struck by a rifle round in both legs. He died as he was being taken to a hospital in Harrison.

The shooting was ruled to be a hunting accident.

Game Warden Richesin was survived by his wife, daughter, brother, and four sisters. His brother served as the Boone County sheriff at the time of the incident.

Bio

Age 50
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Not available

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Game Warden Richesin,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arkansas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 3, 2025