Checked By Wildlife Officer

[senkosam]

Unfortunately NYS doesn't use our license fees for fishery protection from angler violators very much. Their thing are polluters, permits, land use violations and boater safety on larger waters. Our local DEC doesn't even have experienced boaters and the few times I've seen them on small waters, I've had to rescue themlug not in the transom or battery not charged properly - went dead - no oars in the boat, etc.

One time when they did venture on the ice, they didn't carry a ruler and I doubt counted crappie (25 limit) or yellow perch (50) but only because they didn't know. They did bust one guy for no registration on his quad and for the bass in the guys bucket caught through the ice. (Season ended in Nov. long before the ice was thick enough.)

Guess it's better than having to deal with the harassment anglers have to put up with in PA. by overzealous officers. Good thing I had my out-of-state 3 day permit!