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Report All Poachers program enlists public to help North Dakota wardens enforce fishing and hunting laws

Updated Oct 20, 1:39 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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The Report All Poachers program began in 1983 as a partnership 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 responsible for covering the entire state, each managing a large geographic area. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
The RAP program receives about 100 calls per year that are investigated by game wardens. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
When witnessing a violation, people should gather information including vehicle license plates, boat registration numbers, and photos, but should not confront the suspect. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
Equipment seized during enforcement actions is forfeited by courts to the North Dakota Wildlife Federation, which auctions the items 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 itself. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]

What is the typical reward amount offered for reporting violations?
How many violations reported through RAP result in actual enforcement actions and convictions?
What categories of equipment are typically recovered and auctioned each year?

KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV emphasized the practical logistics of the program and provided step by step guidance for citizens on how to report violations effectively. Read it → · Ads
Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source offered deeper context on the program's organizational structure and explained the unique funding mechanism through forfeited equipment auctions. Read it →

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