Beware Game Wardens!

[poppop]

I have never had any problems with game wardens....then again I always stay within current regulations and never push the envelope.

[BULLFROG-1]

I have never been given a game&fish ticket ....I say we need budget cuts because in my state they help pass communist type laws and do nothing for small game.....The latest trend in my state is to drain lakes and make 10 year in the future fishing predictions.....This is a total waste of tax payers money.........And Yes ...Ea ch...of us ought to care about what is done with... OUR...tax dollars....I think the first budget cuts should be to get rid of all the biologist on our payroll...The biology division should be contracted out to the private sector contractors...We need to get some return on our tax dollars.

[Breambuster]

Bfrog - what state do you live in?

Sure, that's the right way to think, let the private sector charge 3-5 times the amount for services instead of utilizing your state DNR or Fish & Game division.

Would you really want the outcome of their regulations which would probably less restrictive and more liberal?

[poppop]

Breambuster is right....consulting fees are much, much higher in the private section than the public section. This will just cause further eroding of tax dollars.

[grits and gravy]

I have been checked several times and have never had any problems. I always hear people gripe and complain about being checked and say they get harrassed, but would you rather get a $200 reminder that you need PFD's or would you rather have to bury a friend or family member that drowns due to the lack of PFD's. Just a little something to think about next time.

[BULLFROG-1]

Bfrog - what state do you live in?

Sure, that's the right way to think, let the private sector charge 3-5 times the amount for services instead of utilizing your state DNR or Fish & Game division.

Would you really want the outcome of their regulations which would probably less restrictive and more liberal?

One of the most expensive cost most business have is labor----this is common knowledge..,pay for a lake survey and be done with it...We need to cut all biologist off the Tax payers pay roll and at least 1/2 the enforcement division needs to be layed off....We need way more effective use of our tax payers dollars......................

[Arkie John]

I can't say that I didn't expect comments like yours (Slab-seeker) and you make points that I have known all along. I never said I "hated" law enforcement or anybody, for that matter. But you know, a man can do his job with class and use some common sense, but these bozos in Arkansas seem to go out of their way (I'm serious) to nail everyone they possibly can. No sir, it hasn't been "just one run-in" but the vast majority of times I have to deal with these clowns they are always of the opinion the public needs to kiss their boots, and I'm tired of it. They are public servants and need to remember that.

One of my greatest friends is a US Army Corps of Engineers ranger. Once last year he had to take one of the state fish cops along with him up the lake for some reason. The guy got his jollies by writing one and a half ticket books just in the one trip!! Did the ticketed individuals all deserve it? I doubt it. My buddy told me that he was abusive and that the boy would NEVER ride with him again.

Here's who you need to appreciate: The fishermen and hunters that buy their licenses and stamps for the privilege to do what they enjoy; the ones that finance it ALL--including the paychecks of the fish cops.

Maybe one day I will meet a game warden that I think is fair. It "ain't" happened yet, buddy, and I doubt Will Rogers ever met an Arkansas state game warden.

The next time you go fishing, thank the good Lord for the health and ability to experience His majesty...and the hunters and fishermen and American taxpayers for financing it all. Yup, we need PROFESSIONAL and fair game officials, not some recent college grad armed with clipboard, a hog leg and a new pick-up truck calling himself a 'game warden.' Geeze. Gimme a break.

I've beat this horse to death boys. If you want to engage me further on the subject, just PM me. That way we won't bore the rest of the forum.

aj

[BULLFROG-1]

Ditto~~~~~~~~~~~~~~we need budget cuts~~~~~~~~~~and we need em soonnnn! No more wasting tax payers dollars On 4x4 and 4 wheelers.....Biologist is each states biggest waste of tax payers dollars~~~~~~~~~we need lay-offs!

[Breambuster]

Not sure about most of you, but I for one would rather have a game warden around when I don't need one, than need one and there not be one around.

Sounds like some have a problem that needs to be taken up with their Legislatures and propose a bill.

Bullfrog - notice you didn't say what state you live in...maybe you don't want their state agency folks to know how you feel about their conservation and regulation of natural resources?

[TreednNC]

quit b!tching and obey the laws....ALL of them....keep required equipment in top shape, they require it for a reason....I had a fire on the boat, fire extinguisher a 'tad low' according to the guage....wrong....it wasnt worth a chit.......ended up wetting a carhart coat and laying it over the fire. Float got hung on the carborator and spilling gas all over the hot motor block.

Bottom line, it's one of the most dangerous jobs out there, they might have an ego problem, but so do most law enforcement and I dont think you want them to go away. If you get a ticket it's your own fault. Im sure they hear "she was just hholding my pole (sounds dirty huh lol)" all the time. Most of them stake out and watch before they pounce. Theyre sneaky. I know most of them around here on a first name basis. Some I like, some I dont, but they all do their job. There all flaws in every system, why whine about this one? If they werent there to right people up for mis-use of our resources or safety, they would be a lot less fish and game and a lot more dead or injured loved ones.

Ill admit, my stuff isnt always right. My air horn may be broke or I might have lost my whistle when the air horn in broke and dont have neither, but its a chance I take, my own stupidity and I know Im in the wrong.

Seems as if some have something to hide when theyre fishing?