There is a lot of interesting information in the 2017 MT FWP Law Enforcement Division’s Annual Report. Before the 2018 report comes out soon, take a look at the 2017 version.
Here are a few highlights:
TOP TEN CITATIONS BY LOCATION Private Property……………………………………………………………………………………….922 US Forest Service …………………………………………………………………………………….358 Lake……………………………………………………………………………………………………………221 Fishing Access Site …………………………………………………………………………………..198 River…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..184 State Park …………………………………………………………………………………………………..131 Block Management Area………………………………………………………………………….130 Other………………………………………………………………………………………………………….128 Check Station …………………………………………………………………………………………….118 DNRC State Lands ……………………………………………………………………………………1044
FWP WARDEN EFFORTS Hunting Violations Investigated:……………………………………………….. 1,284 Trapping Violations Investigated: …………………………………………………..65 Wildlife Investigations:…………………………………………………………………..778 Urban Wildlife Calls:…………………………………………………………………….1,836 Wildlife Management Area Investigations: …………………………………….41
REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A GAME WARDEN * Bachelors degree * Extensive background investigation * Medical evaluation * Psychological evaluation * Graduation from Montana Law Enforcement Academy * Completion of Field Training and Evaluation Program * 1 Full year of probation after hire
Click HERE to read the full 2017 report to see FWP’s accomplishments over 2017 and learn about the new wardens brought on board during that year and other information regarding enforcing the law.
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