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North Dakota's Report All Poachers Program Recruits Public to Help Enforce Game Laws
Updated Oct 18, 12:39 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]
- Only about 30 field wardens cover the entire state of North Dakota, each responsible for a large area. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- The program receives approximately 100 calls per year that are investigated by game wardens. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- People who witness violations are asked to gather information, take photos, and report to state radio communications rather than confront the violators directly. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- The program is funded through the auction of firearms, bows, and other equipment seized from people who commit hunting and fishing violations. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- Proceeds from equipment auctions are used to pay rewards to people who report violations and to fund the ongoing RAP program. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the typical or average reward amount paid to people who report violations?
- What percentage of the approximately 100 calls per year result in charges or convictions?
- How much equipment has been auctioned off since the program began, and what are typical auction revenues?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV reports on the program as a way field wardens extend enforcement capacity, with emphasis on what specific information like license plates, descriptions, and photos helps investigators. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source provides a comprehensive overview of the program's history, structure, and funding mechanism, explaining how seized equipment from violators creates a self-sustaining system for rewards and operations. Read it →
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