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North Dakota's Report All Poachers Program Enlists Public as Eyes and Ears for Game Wardens
Updated Oct 17, 11:11 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- The Report All Poachers program, a cooperative effort between the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Wildlife Federation, and State Radio Communications, began in 1983. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- North Dakota has approximately 30 field wardens covering the entire state, each responsible for a very large area. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- The program receives about 100 calls per year that are investigated by game wardens. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- When reporting a violation, the public should gather details like vehicle license plates, boat registration numbers, vehicle descriptions, and photographs, but should not confront the violator. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Equipment seized during violations is forfeited by the court and given to the Wildlife Federation, which auctions it every several years. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- All proceeds from equipment auctions are used to pay rewards to people who report violations and to fund the RAP program's ongoing operations. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What are the specific reward amounts offered for reporting violations?
- What is the phone number or specific contact procedure to report violations to state radio communications?
- How many reported violations result in actual equipment seizure and forfeiture by courts?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV focuses on practical guidance for civilians witnessing violations, emphasizing what information to collect and how to safely report to state radio communications. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source frames RAP as a vital resource protection tool and explains the complete cycle of how seized equipment funds the program through auctions. Read it →
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