Curious what other people are encountering around the state as well as thoughts on Aquatic Nuisance Species inspections.
The NDGF clipboard brigade has been out in force around the east end of Sak the past month. I fully support spending, public education and even inspection. However, it is upsetting to feel harassed every time I'm at the ramp while watercraft are pulled back and forth across state lines and continental divides by non-residents and residents without any inspection.
They have non-LEO interns doing "voluntary" Aquatic Nuisance Species inspections. I've been approached before launching, after landing, multiple trips in a row at the same ramp, etc. I played along nicely on the first one because it's important and I appreciate much of what the department does, but after being approached at least 8 times in the past month it feels more like harassment and it's getting difficult to be polite, especially when the individual doesn't understand the concept of "no thank you, have a nice day."
I simply don't believe they are doing the most important thing which would be starting at our borders. Canada and Montana both do it.
Rather, they are harassing residents, many of whom never leave the Missouri River system with their watercraft.
The department or the corps also spent money on a sign at the top of the government bay ramp that is motion activated to shout at you about ANuS as soon as you approach. It's particularly jarring and obnoxious on a peaceful calm morning. The sign states that video inspection is in progress and violators will be reported.
The public education part is huge in combatting ANuS, which is why it's also upsetting that NDGF decided to give up the FREE hour long segment afforded to them every Wednesday on KFYR radio. They could have talked about ANuS for an hour every week at no cost but quit doing it because the KFYR Kafe host Daryl Lies pressed them on questionable or idiotic CWD policies.
Again, I'm interested if the clipboard brigade has been out elsewhere in the state and how people feel about current efforts and policies to prevent the spread of ANuS.
I appreciate the NDGF but I feel this is another instance where their efforts and spending are misguided, and I'm not interested in an interview every time I launch or land a boat in my home state.
The NDGF clipboard brigade has been out in force around the east end of Sak the past month. I fully support spending, public education and even inspection. However, it is upsetting to feel harassed every time I'm at the ramp while watercraft are pulled back and forth across state lines and continental divides by non-residents and residents without any inspection.
They have non-LEO interns doing "voluntary" Aquatic Nuisance Species inspections. I've been approached before launching, after landing, multiple trips in a row at the same ramp, etc. I played along nicely on the first one because it's important and I appreciate much of what the department does, but after being approached at least 8 times in the past month it feels more like harassment and it's getting difficult to be polite, especially when the individual doesn't understand the concept of "no thank you, have a nice day."
I simply don't believe they are doing the most important thing which would be starting at our borders. Canada and Montana both do it.
Rather, they are harassing residents, many of whom never leave the Missouri River system with their watercraft.
The department or the corps also spent money on a sign at the top of the government bay ramp that is motion activated to shout at you about ANuS as soon as you approach. It's particularly jarring and obnoxious on a peaceful calm morning. The sign states that video inspection is in progress and violators will be reported.
The public education part is huge in combatting ANuS, which is why it's also upsetting that NDGF decided to give up the FREE hour long segment afforded to them every Wednesday on KFYR radio. They could have talked about ANuS for an hour every week at no cost but quit doing it because the KFYR Kafe host Daryl Lies pressed them on questionable or idiotic CWD policies.
Again, I'm interested if the clipboard brigade has been out elsewhere in the state and how people feel about current efforts and policies to prevent the spread of ANuS.
I appreciate the NDGF but I feel this is another instance where their efforts and spending are misguided, and I'm not interested in an interview every time I launch or land a boat in my home state.
It's science, a lot like their bullshit CWD science. At least the old guy from hazen area that is doing checks seemed to have some common sense, when i said i was checked yesterday and the boat lives out here he said good enough.
