N E 1 FISSION
5/26/2012 11:20:00 PMDIAL 911
To Report
POACHING IN PROGRESS / EMERGENCY
Dangerous Wildlife Complaints
NON-EMERGENCY
Poaching / Violations or
Dangerous Wildlife Complaints
1-877-933-9847
Online Reporting
Email Reporting
TEXT Your Poaching / Violation Tip
Enter WDFWTIP (a space) and the Report
Send to: 847411 (TIP411)
Reports are completely anonymous
Note: The phone number, email address, and online applications on this page are intended solely for reporting fish and wildlife violations.
Reports will only be read during regular business hours, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Information provided after hours, on weekends, or on holidays will be returned on the next business day.
TURN IN A POACHER (TIP)
Reporting Violations/Poaching
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Enforcement Program encourages any citizen who witnesses a fish and wildlife offense to report the violation. There are currently only 141 commissioned Fish and Wildlife Officers in Washington, approximately 1 for every 43,288 citizens. The state encompasses 66,582 square miles, 157 miles of coast line, 3,026 miles of shoreline, 8,000 lakes and 40,000 miles of rivers and streams. This means the effectiveness of Officers to curb the activities of poachers is dependent upon your help.
Witnesses are encouraged to report violations by calling toll-free 1-877-933-9847, using the dedicated email for reporting poaching, or reporting the crime by using the on-line reporting form. You always have the choice to remain anonymous when reporting.
Reward Program
Violator information that leads to a conviction, could be eligible for a cash reward (up to $500), or hunting bonus points (up to 10 points). Hunting bonus points provide a greatly improved chance for drawing special permits for hunting. Annually, about $ 8,000.00 is paid, and about 90 individuals receive special hunt drawing bonus points.
What To Look For:
If you believe you have just witnessed a fish/wildlife violation, gather all the necessary information to report:
1.Automobile license number, make, color, model, year, general condition (4X4, camper/canopy, etc.).
2.Description of person(s) that committed the violation (sex, general age, race, hair color, general build, name/address if known).
3.Type of violation, where and when it occurred (time, Game Management Unit, GPS coordinates, road junctions), and species involved.
Immediate reporting will significantly increase the ability of an Officer to contact the violator while still in the field. Use your cell phone if you are in a coverage area.
Never confront a poacher. Avoid getting too close to or examining a dead animal because such actions may contaminate the site and make an investigation difficult. So don’t disturb the crime scene.
To Report
POACHING IN PROGRESS / EMERGENCY
Dangerous Wildlife Complaints
NON-EMERGENCY
Poaching / Violations or
Dangerous Wildlife Complaints
1-877-933-9847
Online Reporting
Email Reporting
TEXT Your Poaching / Violation Tip
Enter WDFWTIP (a space) and the Report
Send to: 847411 (TIP411)
Reports are completely anonymous
Note: The phone number, email address, and online applications on this page are intended solely for reporting fish and wildlife violations.
Reports will only be read during regular business hours, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Information provided after hours, on weekends, or on holidays will be returned on the next business day.
TURN IN A POACHER (TIP)
Reporting Violations/Poaching
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Enforcement Program encourages any citizen who witnesses a fish and wildlife offense to report the violation. There are currently only 141 commissioned Fish and Wildlife Officers in Washington, approximately 1 for every 43,288 citizens. The state encompasses 66,582 square miles, 157 miles of coast line, 3,026 miles of shoreline, 8,000 lakes and 40,000 miles of rivers and streams. This means the effectiveness of Officers to curb the activities of poachers is dependent upon your help.
Witnesses are encouraged to report violations by calling toll-free 1-877-933-9847, using the dedicated email for reporting poaching, or reporting the crime by using the on-line reporting form. You always have the choice to remain anonymous when reporting.
Reward Program
Violator information that leads to a conviction, could be eligible for a cash reward (up to $500), or hunting bonus points (up to 10 points). Hunting bonus points provide a greatly improved chance for drawing special permits for hunting. Annually, about $ 8,000.00 is paid, and about 90 individuals receive special hunt drawing bonus points.
What To Look For:
If you believe you have just witnessed a fish/wildlife violation, gather all the necessary information to report:
1.Automobile license number, make, color, model, year, general condition (4X4, camper/canopy, etc.).
2.Description of person(s) that committed the violation (sex, general age, race, hair color, general build, name/address if known).
3.Type of violation, where and when it occurred (time, Game Management Unit, GPS coordinates, road junctions), and species involved.
Immediate reporting will significantly increase the ability of an Officer to contact the violator while still in the field. Use your cell phone if you are in a coverage area.
Never confront a poacher. Avoid getting too close to or examining a dead animal because such actions may contaminate the site and make an investigation difficult. So don’t disturb the crime scene.
jonb
5/27/2012 10:32:00 AMthanks for the report, and thank you ne1fission for the tip on how to report poachers :D that is a very helpful piece of info you posted, i appreciate it!