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North Dakota's Report All Poachers Program Funds Law Enforcement Through Public Tips
Updated Oct 19, 3:09 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 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]
- North Dakota has approximately 30 field wardens covering the entire state, and the RAP program expands enforcement capacity by offering rewards for violation reports. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- The program receives about 100 calls per year for investigation, though many reported violations are minor or inadvertent. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- People reporting violations should gather vehicle license plates, boat registration numbers, descriptions, and photos, but must not confront suspected violators. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Equipment seized during hunting and fishing violations is forfeited by court order to the North Dakota Wildlife Federation for auction. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Auction proceeds from confiscated equipment fund both reward payments to informants and the ongoing operation of the RAP program. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the typical reward amount for reporting a violation?
- How frequently are equipment auctions conducted and what revenue do they generate annually?
- What percentage of the 100 annual calls lead to confirmed violations?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV presents the program through direct quotes from district game warden Corey Erck, focusing on operational details of reporting procedures and the equipment seizure cycle. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source provides a comprehensive overview of the program's structure and funding model, emphasizing how the system is financed by violators themselves through court-ordered equipment auctions. Read it →
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