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North Dakota Report All Poachers program extends enforcement reach through public reporting
Updated Oct 18, 4:09 PM 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 through a cooperative effort involving the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, North Dakota Wildlife Federation, and State Radio Communications. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Approximately 30 field wardens cover the entire state of North Dakota, each responsible for a large geographic area. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- The program receives about 100 calls per year that are investigated by game wardens. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- People reporting violations should gather details including vehicle license plates, boat registration numbers, vehicle descriptions, and photos when possible, then contact state radio communications rather than confronting suspects. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Firearms, bows, and other equipment used in hunting and fishing violations are seized and eventually forfeited by courts to the North Dakota Wildlife Federation. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Equipment is auctioned every several years once sufficient inventory accumulates, with all auction proceeds funding violation rewards and RAP program operations. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the typical reward amount offered for reporting violations?
- How many poachers or violations have been caught through RAP reports since 1983?
- What is the typical value of equipment auctioned off and what categories are most common?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV emphasizes how public reporting compensates for the limited number of field wardens and helps catch serious violations. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source provides comprehensive explanation of the program's history, cooperative structure, and self-funding mechanism through equipment auctions. Read it →
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