09-11-2006, 10:25 PM
Here is some information that we may need when we venture out into the outdoors this fall .
One thing I would like to make clear is that above all , do not take any physical action yourself . You never know what the other person will do , your saftey should be your first concern . Let the law enforcement officals handel the task .
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Report All Poaching[/#00e010][/font]
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[/font] [font "Arial"][#ad0000][size 4]RAP Hotline: 1-800-292-7800[/size][/#ad0000][/font]
[#ad0000][size 3]Poaching[/size][/#ad0000] - The illegal taking of fish or wildlife.
[#ad0000][size 3]Poacher[/size][/#ad0000] - A person who hunts, traps, or fishes illegally.
Citizen concerns over unacceptable levels of poaching led to the establishment of the Wildlife Resource Protection Fund. The Fund's mission is to counter poaching activity in Michigan through a program called
[font "Arial"][#ad0000][size 3]Report All Poaching (RAP)[/size][/#ad0000][/font]
Hunters, anglers and trappers support the Fund through purchase of hunting, fishing and fur harvester licenses.[url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153-10366_15383-34086--,00.html"][#ad0000][font "Arial"][size 3]Click here to find out How to Report a Violation[/size][/font][/#ad0000][/url][/black][font "Arial"] [/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]How to Report a Violation[/#00e010][/font]
[black][font "Arial"]How to Report a Violation
Complaints may be given to our operators by [/font][url "https://secure1.state.mi.us/rap/"][font "Arial"][#000000]reporting online[/#000000][/font][/url][font "Arial"] or calling the toll-free Report All Poaching number. [/font]
[#ad0000][size 3] [font "Arial"]1-800-292-7800[/font][/size][/#ad0000]
[font "Arial"]Non-residents may reach our operators by calling (517) 373-1230. [/font]
[font "Arial"]When reporting a poaching violation, the more information you can furnish the more successful an investigation may be. [/font]
[font "Arial"]You should be prepared to furnish as full a description as possible on the following: [/font]
[font "Arial"][/font] [ul] [li][font "Arial"]What was the violation? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]When and where did it occur? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]What weapons or equipment were used? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]What vehicles or crafts were used (registration numbers are important)? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]How many people were involved? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]Describe the people, including their physical description and clothing. [/font] [li][font "Arial"]What evidence is still at the scene? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]Did the violator(s) take evidence of the crime with them? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]Which way or where did they go and how? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]When making a complaint, you may remain anonymous.[/font][/li][/ul] [font "Arial"] Year[/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]Number of Calls [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]Complaints Generated [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]2000 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,708 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,117 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1999 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]20,616 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,352 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1998 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,402 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]3,982 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1997 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]24,651 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]3,898 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1996 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,777 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,681 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1995 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]22,851 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,517 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1994 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,319 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,352 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1993 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]16,000 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,382 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font]
[font "Arial"]' The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division is a member of the International Association of Natural Resources Crimestoppers. We and the other member states and provinces recognize the harm done to our natural resources by incidents of poaching of fish, game and endangered species, wherever they occur. If you have information regarding poaching in any state or Canadian province you may report it to us and we will forward it to the appropriate agency.'[/font][/black][font "Arial"] [/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Rewards[/#00e010][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]You may qualify for a reward if you furnish information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons taking, attempting to take, possessing or commercializing in wildlife resources contrary to Michigan or Federal law.
Reward payments are determined by a committee consisting of the Chairman of The Natural Resources Commission, the Executive Director of The Michigan United Conservation Clubs and a representative of the Law Enforcement Division.
Assistance in applying for a reward will be provided by the conservation officer handling your complaint, or assistance may be obtained from one of our operators.
[font "arial"] Year[/font] [font "arial"]Number of Rewards[/font] [font "arial"]Amount[/font] [font "arial"]2000[/font] [font "arial"]73[/font] [font "arial"]$23,150[/font] [font "arial"]1999[/font] [font "arial"]65[/font] [font "arial"]$22,200[/font] [font "arial"]1998[/font] [font "arial"]45[/font] [font "arial"]$15,900[/font] [font "arial"]1997[/font] [font "arial"]61[/font] [font "arial"]$23,850[/font] [font "arial"]1996[/font] [font "arial"]67[/font] [font "arial"]$23,050[/font] [font "arial"]1995[/font] [font "arial"]75[/font] [font "arial"]$20,950[/font] [font "arial"]1994[/font] [font "arial"]67[/font] [font "arial"]$22,450[/font] [font "arial"]1993[/font] [font "arial"]86[/font] [font "arial"]$32,350[/font]
You are encouraged to report poaching violations to the toll free 'REPORT ALL POACHING' hotline.
The telephone number is 1-800-292-7800
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One thing I would like to make clear is that above all , do not take any physical action yourself . You never know what the other person will do , your saftey should be your first concern . Let the law enforcement officals handel the task .
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Report All Poaching[/#00e010][/font]
[black][font "Arial"]
[/font] [font "Arial"][#ad0000][size 4]RAP Hotline: 1-800-292-7800[/size][/#ad0000][/font] [#ad0000][size 3]Poaching[/size][/#ad0000] - The illegal taking of fish or wildlife.
[#ad0000][size 3]Poacher[/size][/#ad0000] - A person who hunts, traps, or fishes illegally.
Citizen concerns over unacceptable levels of poaching led to the establishment of the Wildlife Resource Protection Fund. The Fund's mission is to counter poaching activity in Michigan through a program called
[font "Arial"][#ad0000][size 3]Report All Poaching (RAP)[/size][/#ad0000][/font]
Hunters, anglers and trappers support the Fund through purchase of hunting, fishing and fur harvester licenses.[url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153-10366_15383-34086--,00.html"][#ad0000][font "Arial"][size 3]Click here to find out How to Report a Violation[/size][/font][/#ad0000][/url][/black][font "Arial"] [/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]How to Report a Violation[/#00e010][/font]
[black][font "Arial"]How to Report a Violation
Complaints may be given to our operators by [/font][url "https://secure1.state.mi.us/rap/"][font "Arial"][#000000]reporting online[/#000000][/font][/url][font "Arial"] or calling the toll-free Report All Poaching number. [/font]
[#ad0000][size 3] [font "Arial"]1-800-292-7800[/font][/size][/#ad0000]
[font "Arial"]Non-residents may reach our operators by calling (517) 373-1230. [/font]
[font "Arial"]When reporting a poaching violation, the more information you can furnish the more successful an investigation may be. [/font]
[font "Arial"]You should be prepared to furnish as full a description as possible on the following: [/font]
[font "Arial"][/font] [ul] [li][font "Arial"]What was the violation? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]When and where did it occur? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]What weapons or equipment were used? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]What vehicles or crafts were used (registration numbers are important)? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]How many people were involved? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]Describe the people, including their physical description and clothing. [/font] [li][font "Arial"]What evidence is still at the scene? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]Did the violator(s) take evidence of the crime with them? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]Which way or where did they go and how? [/font] [li][font "Arial"]When making a complaint, you may remain anonymous.[/font][/li][/ul] [font "Arial"] Year[/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]Number of Calls [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]Complaints Generated [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]2000 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,708 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,117 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1999 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]20,616 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,352 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1998 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,402 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]3,982 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1997 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]24,651 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]3,898 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1996 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,777 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,681 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1995 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]22,851 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,517 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1994 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]21,319 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,352 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]1993 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]16,000 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font] [font "Arial"]4,382 [/font] [font "Arial"][/font]
[font "Arial"]' The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division is a member of the International Association of Natural Resources Crimestoppers. We and the other member states and provinces recognize the harm done to our natural resources by incidents of poaching of fish, game and endangered species, wherever they occur. If you have information regarding poaching in any state or Canadian province you may report it to us and we will forward it to the appropriate agency.'[/font][/black][font "Arial"] [/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Rewards[/#00e010][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]You may qualify for a reward if you furnish information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons taking, attempting to take, possessing or commercializing in wildlife resources contrary to Michigan or Federal law.
Reward payments are determined by a committee consisting of the Chairman of The Natural Resources Commission, the Executive Director of The Michigan United Conservation Clubs and a representative of the Law Enforcement Division.
Assistance in applying for a reward will be provided by the conservation officer handling your complaint, or assistance may be obtained from one of our operators.
[font "arial"] Year[/font] [font "arial"]Number of Rewards[/font] [font "arial"]Amount[/font] [font "arial"]2000[/font] [font "arial"]73[/font] [font "arial"]$23,150[/font] [font "arial"]1999[/font] [font "arial"]65[/font] [font "arial"]$22,200[/font] [font "arial"]1998[/font] [font "arial"]45[/font] [font "arial"]$15,900[/font] [font "arial"]1997[/font] [font "arial"]61[/font] [font "arial"]$23,850[/font] [font "arial"]1996[/font] [font "arial"]67[/font] [font "arial"]$23,050[/font] [font "arial"]1995[/font] [font "arial"]75[/font] [font "arial"]$20,950[/font] [font "arial"]1994[/font] [font "arial"]67[/font] [font "arial"]$22,450[/font] [font "arial"]1993[/font] [font "arial"]86[/font] [font "arial"]$32,350[/font]
You are encouraged to report poaching violations to the toll free 'REPORT ALL POACHING' hotline.
The telephone number is 1-800-292-7800
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