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Here are some tips on how to work with wardens from WDNR Warden, Lt. Bob Stroess. Make sure to check out the Working with Wardens video with Bob, too!
Partnering on AIS Outreach
Want to partner on an outreach event, such as Waterfowl Hunter Outreach or Landing Blitz? Go ahead and ask! If they have time, they might. Wardens are very invested in AIS work after having gotten significantly involved over the last 12 or so years.
It’s been suggested in the past to contact wardens to avoid inadvertently being in the way of an investigation. Bob emphasized there is no need.
AIS Violations (other than OIT)
If you see an illegal activity, such as a boater leaving with weeds on his boat and trailer:
DON’T call the warden directly
CALL 1-800-TIP WDNR
Document what you see:
o Date/Time/Location
o Photo, photo, photo
o Boat Registration number
o Vehicle license plate
o Make/model of boat
o People descriptions
o What was the issue you observed?
o Did you contact the person at all to educate them? Were they receptive or did they ignore your efforts? Remember, YOU are NOT the enforcer.
AIS Violations in OIT
Contact your DNR Regional AIS Biologist with the appropriate information below. They will let Organisms In Trade staff know, who will in turn loop in Law Enforcement as necessary.
Pet Shops
Document what you see:
o Date/Time/Location
o Species with a photo and a voucher if possible
o Who you talked to
o What was the issue you observed?
o Did you contact the person at all to educate them? Were they receptive or did they ignore your efforts? Remember, YOU are NOT the enforcer.
Internet
Document:
o Date/Time/Location (internet site)
o Species
o Link or screen shot of the sale
o What was the issue you observed?
o You do not need to contact Law Enforcement, as the DNR Regional AIS Biologists are trained for these situations.
Bait Shop
Contact the WDNR tip line: 1-800-TIP-WDNR or 1-800-847-9367
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