04-26-2008, 12:18 AM
[quote windriver]I know I am getting off track from the intent of the thread, but I agree. The license fee is cheap entertainment compared to most any other hobby. I would not mind paying a little more if it meant we would see more enforcement of the regulations.
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Windriver,
I respectfully disagree with raising the cost of the licenses.
The problem lies not with the whole enforcement agency but namely with the individual in charge of that area. I have this individual on speed-dial and have called to report poaching, fishing with bait, fishing out of season, keeping coolers full of fish, illegal guiding, etc. and the response has been one of annoyance. It doesn’t matter what reservoir, stream, or river the law was being broken on because nothing has ever happened. This person doesn't view fishing as a top priority and has never come to bust someone when called. This person’s top priority is big game. Find someone else to do the job and hopefully the problem will be solved.
I have fished in other areas out of this jurisdiction and the other C.O’s do an outstanding job. That’s just my opinion on this subject. Sorry if others don't share my same opinion, I just call it as I see it.
Fish on!
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Windriver[/quote]
Windriver,
I respectfully disagree with raising the cost of the licenses.
The problem lies not with the whole enforcement agency but namely with the individual in charge of that area. I have this individual on speed-dial and have called to report poaching, fishing with bait, fishing out of season, keeping coolers full of fish, illegal guiding, etc. and the response has been one of annoyance. It doesn’t matter what reservoir, stream, or river the law was being broken on because nothing has ever happened. This person doesn't view fishing as a top priority and has never come to bust someone when called. This person’s top priority is big game. Find someone else to do the job and hopefully the problem will be solved.
I have fished in other areas out of this jurisdiction and the other C.O’s do an outstanding job. That’s just my opinion on this subject. Sorry if others don't share my same opinion, I just call it as I see it.
Fish on!
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