In 2000, the National Hunting Office was renamed the National Hunting and Wildlife Office, marking a shift in its focus from hunting to broader wildlife management. By 2020, this office merged with the French Biodiversity Agency to form the French Biodiversity Office, transforming former gamekeepers into environmental police officers. These individuals, many of whom had previously been hunters, now work to protect biodiversity and manage natural resources. This evolution reflects a broader societal shift in how humans interact with the environment. Sociologist Léo Magnin, in his book The Sociological Imagination Is an Ecological Emergency, explores this transformation through the story of Hubert Raboliot, a former gamekeeper turned environmental officer. Hubert grew up in a rural village where hunting was a family tradition. His parents and siblings worked in agriculture and industry, and he followed a similar path, obtaining a BEP in cynegytics—a specialized hunting diploma that was the main route into the profession at the time. He began his career with a hunting federation and later passed the gamekeeper exam in the late 1980s, focusing on enforcing hunting regulations. Over time, Hubert's role evolved. As the National Hunting Office transitioned into the National Hunting and Wildlife Office and eventually into the French Biodiversity Office, his responsibilities expanded from regulating hunting to protecting biodiversity and water ecosystems. Hubert, who once hunted, now views the decline of species like the gray partridge as a personal and professional loss. He notes how agricultural changes, such as the destruction of hedges and meadows, have made environments inhospitable for wildlife. Additionally, the use of pesticides in modern agriculture has further impacted species like the gray partridge, affecting their nervous systems and reproductive behaviors. Hubert’s transformation from hunter to environmental officer mirrors the broader shift in environmental policy and public service in France. He has actively participated in union efforts to move away from the "feudal authority" of hunting federations and toward an independent public service focused on the general interest. As part of this shift, Hubert and his colleagues now enforce international agreements like the Washington Convention, which aims to protect endangered species and combat illegal wildlife trade. However, this transition has not been without challenges, as he often finds himself at odds with both his former hunting peers and industrial inspectors who prioritize economic interests over environmental concerns.