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North Dakota Report All Poachers Program Enlists Public to Help Game Wardens
Updated Oct 20, 4:38 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- The Report All Poachers program was established in 1983 as a cooperative effort between the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the North Dakota Wildlife Federation, and State Radio Communications. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Only about 30 field wardens cover the entire state of North Dakota, each responsible for a very large area. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- The program receives approximately 100 calls per year that game wardens investigate. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Citizens who witness violations should gather details including vehicle license plates, boat registration numbers, and descriptions, but should not confront violators. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Equipment seized from hunters or fishermen during violations is forfeited through the courts and auctioned by the North Dakota Wildlife Federation, with all proceeds funding rewards and program operations. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the typical reward amount paid for reporting violations?
- How much revenue does the equipment auction generate annually?
- What is the enforcement or conviction rate for violations reported through the program?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV framed the program as a force multiplier for law enforcement, focusing on practical steps citizens should take when witnessing violations. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source covered the same information with added emphasis on how the funding mechanism works and the role of the Wildlife Federation. Read it →
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