Backroads Law

The South Dakota Conservation Officers Association is proud to present this collection of stories about the inception of the organization, and officers past and present. Sometimes funny, sometimes harrowing, their tales are always heartfelt. These stories reflect loyalty, camaraderie and passion for their work to protect wildlife and natural resources.

Backroads Law is a collection of 36 stories about the adventures of 20 South Dakota Conservation Officers, active and retired. Each story takes place in South Dakota - from Wind Cave National Park to the lakes that border Minnesota in the far north east corner. 

Stories vary from one page to 10 pages long, making this book perfect for light reading and sharing with family and friends. 

Jona Ohm has lived in Lyman County, South Dakota, for 15 years, where her husband Mark served as a conservation officer. As a hunter and sportswoman, she is grateful for the dedication and passion these officers feel for their work. As the wife of an officer, she knows firsthand what it's like to be waiting at home. A writer all her life, Jona earned her bachelor's degree at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota and her master's degree at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. While Mark is out protecting wildlife, she dedicates her time and talent to the children and families served by St. Joseph's Indian School.