DFG STRIP SEARCH

[Jimmyz123]

I've been inspected twice. One time I did not have my license on me and I thought I was going to get nailed. They checked all the hatches, asked if we had licenses, but didn't ask to see them. Off they went.

It's better to cooperate with them and not be rude. You do have your rights and it's good to know those. Most of the time they will ask if they can look, this guys sounds like he was looking for something or someone.

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I've been inspected twice. One time I did not have my license on me and I thought I was going to get nailed. They checked all the hatches, asked if we had licenses, but didn't ask to see them. Off they went.

It's better to cooperate with them and not be rude. You do have your rights and it's good to know those. Most of the time they will ask if they can look, this guys sounds like he was looking for something or someone.

X2 on the strip searches this year, I had not been checked in I don't know how long, but this this year, I believe it has been about 5 times so far, one
full on pat down, looking in the vehicle, the kayak, hatches, tackle, pulled the license out of the holder....he would have checked my pockets unless I hadn't had my waders on...I asked him about all the people on the rocks taking illegal fish, and why they are not addressing that, he flat out told me, they can't pay the fines so they look at people who can...go figure...just smile and nod

[blitzburgh]

I'm all for full cooperation with DFG. But how come I never see them walk and check the Piers?

[flydigital]

Originally Posted by blitzburgh

I'm all for full cooperation with DFG. But how come I never see them walk and check the Piers?

I think mtnbykr2 nailed it...

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I asked him about all the people on the rocks taking illegal fish, and why they are not addressing that, he flat out told me, they can't pay the fines so they look at people who can...go figure...

[tagyak]

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I asked him about all the people on the rocks taking illegal fish, and why they are not addressing that, he flat out told me, they can't pay the fines so they look at people who can...go figure...just smile and nod

what i get from this is, they really don't want to do their jobs properly........disappointing but that is life. some guys truly want to do their best and some just want to skate.

[flydigital]

Originally Posted by tagyak

what i get from this is, they really don't want to do their jobs properly........disappointing but that is life. some guys truly want to do their best and some just want to skate.

I don't know, they don't really have many options do they? The state is always lowering the DFG budget and now they're stripping them of their own income for the general fund. The number of wardens is shrinking all the time. They have to play the odds in their favor and create income for the department if they want to keep their jobs. Spending time issuing tickets that will never get paid probably isn't an option for them.

[mtnbykr2]

It's all about the money...unfortunate...my "ducks are in a row" like everyone elses I'm with Jimmy on this one...smile and nod...
12-22-and whatever else is legal if you take em home to eat...lol

[tagyak]

Originally Posted by flydigital

I don't know, they don't really have many options do they? The state is always lowering the DFG budget and now they're stripping them of their own income for the general fund. The number of wardens is shrinking all the time. They have to play the odds in their favor and create income for the department if they want to keep their jobs. Spending time issuing tickets that will never get paid probably isn't an option for them.

it is this type of mentality that gets me maddd!!!! there always seems to be a double standard in play. the politicians get to do what ever they want and we the people get to pay for their policies.
so what happens if we don't pay for these citations or our annual fishing license. would we be lumped into the dead beats who can't pay?????? WTF

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by tagyak

it is this type of mentality that gets me maddd!!!! there always seems to be a double standard in play. the politicians get to do what ever they want and we the people get to pay for their policies.
so what happens if we don't pay for these citations or our annual fishing license. would we be lumped into the dead beats who can't pay?????? WTF

Its pretty simple.....don't break the rules and you will not get cited. When I was a private boater I was boarded by the USCG, the DFG and the Sheriffs Dept more times that I'd like to count. Everytime they searched and searched and searched and nothing illegal popped up. Registration, drivers license, fishing license, insurance card, fishing/hooping gear, safety devices safety gear and attitude were in order.
I was on a first name basis with at least one DFG Officer, he treated me with respect and I gave them same in return, had he been a d*ck with me I would have killed him with kindness. Regardless of whether you're in the streets or on the water, keep your ducks in a row and each experience will be pleasant......just my $.02

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I asked him about all the people on the rocks taking illegal fish, and why they are not addressing that, he flat out told me, they can't pay the fines so they look at people who can...go figure...just smile and nod

I had a conversation with a buddy of mine Saturday who has been inspected many times, and has talked in lenght with the wardens and they told him the same thing when he asked about the Rock and shore fisherman.

I get it, and understand, but singling out someone just because you think they can pay a fine, that's not cool. However, I'm still on the cooperating mode with them. I have nothing to hide and I don't keep any fish that are not legal size, and I ususally go well over legal size.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I've been inspected twice. One time I did not have my license on me and I thought I was going to get nailed. They checked all the hatches, asked if we had licenses, but didn't ask to see them. Off they went.

It's better to cooperate with them and not be rude. You do have your rights and it's good to know those. Most of the time they will ask if they can look, this guys sounds like he was looking for something or someone.

I've only gone out once without my license, I didn't realize it until after I got bait and was two miles out.....I turned the boat around, went to LB Sportfishing and picked up a one day license for less than I paid for bait. I lost about and hour of fishing time and wasn't boarded on other water or at the boat launch but even if I was, my ducks were back in order so I wasn't worried.

[wiredantz]

Nothing we can do. I see Beverly hils code enforcement do it all the time. They target the gardeners for their bus license all the time because it is the easiest to fill their quota next time I'll just put one of my kids poop diaper on my front hatch for them lol maybe I'll booby trap and I'll tell them I wouldn't open that front hatch unless you want to be touching some poops and when he opens it I will tell them I tried to warn you

[dorado50]

Welcome to the united states, where common sense and civil rights are now just an afterthought. If your boarded by coast guard and inspected(for having the correct safety gear) with sucessful results you will get a sticker and/or paper stating such thus no more boardings for a year?. Unless u are suspected of any wrong doing or such. I admire the USCC they are great people doing a difficult job..