The criminal case surrounding the Christopher “CJ” Alexander buck captivated deer hunters across the country last year.⁠ ⁠ Shortly after Alexander started sharing this made-up story with OL and other hunting outlets, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources opened a poaching investigation. Then the agency went silent. A year passed before the agency released more details. And in that time, Alexander wove a compelling story in which he publicly accused the DNR of trying to undermine his accomplishment. Meanwhile, the two officers investigating his case couldn’t say a word. Now that the case is closed — Alexander to pled guilty to 14 charges and was sentenced to fines and jail time — they’re able to go on the record about how the investigation played out, and why it took so long for them to share those details with the public. So this week, we sat down with those two Ohio game wardens: Officers Matt Roberts and Isaiah Gifford to get their side of the story.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for...