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Quote from: birddogdad on February 22, 2019, 08:42:30 AMQuote from: Knocker of rocks on February 22, 2019, 08:26:42 AMQuote from: MtnMuley on February 22, 2019, 08:00:44 AMQuote from: Woodchuck on February 22, 2019, 07:55:59 AMThere was one on here years ago and would openly answer questions, as I recall he was asked by his chain of command to not do that any more......and that's pathetic as hell. He doesn't have disclose his name, just that he's a warden.It's not WDFW, Alaska State Troopers and many police agencies have stopped this practice. He's is basically giving legal opinions without being a member of the bar. Also, what he stated on this or any other board could be used as a defence by somebody accused of a wildlife crime, even if the quoted statements are taken out of context. Too many issues.\yep was too good for us to "ask the expert" the internet is NOT your friend (from any legal point) period...enter at your own risk...I have a wardens number in my phone from when my son took hunter safety. He said that I could call him any time if I ever had a question.Question: Can my son (16) legally go bird hunting by himself?I called the game dept. I then got passed around to three different people and all three had different answers the last person told me that I should call the sheriff's office and ask them because the game dept does not have a min age but it would be illegal for a minor to possess a firearm without me present, which I did and they told me that they would not enforce a law like that in their county (Kittitas and Grant) but careful if he is in King county. Then I remembered that I had the game wardens number. I called him and he looked up the RCW and he educated me in a way that no one else could. Turns out it is fine for him to possess a firearm without me if he is using it for hunting. It has been my experience that Wardens are very smart if you have a question ask one they will have the answer.
Quote from: Knocker of rocks on February 22, 2019, 08:26:42 AMQuote from: MtnMuley on February 22, 2019, 08:00:44 AMQuote from: Woodchuck on February 22, 2019, 07:55:59 AMThere was one on here years ago and would openly answer questions, as I recall he was asked by his chain of command to not do that any more......and that's pathetic as hell. He doesn't have disclose his name, just that he's a warden.It's not WDFW, Alaska State Troopers and many police agencies have stopped this practice. He's is basically giving legal opinions without being a member of the bar. Also, what he stated on this or any other board could be used as a defence by somebody accused of a wildlife crime, even if the quoted statements are taken out of context. Too many issues.\yep was too good for us to "ask the expert" the internet is NOT your friend (from any legal point) period...enter at your own risk...
Quote from: MtnMuley on February 22, 2019, 08:00:44 AMQuote from: Woodchuck on February 22, 2019, 07:55:59 AMThere was one on here years ago and would openly answer questions, as I recall he was asked by his chain of command to not do that any more......and that's pathetic as hell. He doesn't have disclose his name, just that he's a warden.It's not WDFW, Alaska State Troopers and many police agencies have stopped this practice. He's is basically giving legal opinions without being a member of the bar. Also, what he stated on this or any other board could be used as a defence by somebody accused of a wildlife crime, even if the quoted statements are taken out of context. Too many issues.
Quote from: Woodchuck on February 22, 2019, 07:55:59 AMThere was one on here years ago and would openly answer questions, as I recall he was asked by his chain of command to not do that any more......and that's pathetic as hell. He doesn't have disclose his name, just that he's a warden.
There was one on here years ago and would openly answer questions, as I recall he was asked by his chain of command to not do that any more.
I miss UCwarden, good guy that wrote a great book about our biggest poaching case ever in wa. He hasn’t been on here for a long time.
One warden told me that social media is his top resource, facebook specifically is his #1 resource. There are numerous people within WDFW who watch this site for a number of reasons.
Quote from: bearpaw on February 22, 2019, 10:43:39 AMOne warden told me that social media is his top resource, facebook specifically is his #1 resource. There are numerous people within WDFW who watch this site for a number of reasons.Yes, but I think the OP is asking about WDFW LE as a resource on here, specifically.
Quote from: MtnMuley on February 22, 2019, 08:00:44 AMQuote from: Woodchuck on February 22, 2019, 07:55:59 AMThere was one on here years ago and would openly answer questions, as I recall he was asked by his chain of command to not do that any more......and that's pathetic as hell. He doesn't have disclose his name, just that he's a warden. He's is basically giving legal opinions without being a member of the bar.
Quote from: Knocker of rocks on February 22, 2019, 08:26:42 AMQuote from: MtnMuley on February 22, 2019, 08:00:44 AMQuote from: Woodchuck on February 22, 2019, 07:55:59 AMThere was one on here years ago and would openly answer questions, as I recall he was asked by his chain of command to not do that any more......and that's pathetic as hell. He doesn't have disclose his name, just that he's a warden. He's is basically giving legal opinions without being a member of the bar. Since when did I say he should be on here giving legal opinions without being a member of the bar? There's legit questions asked by many of members on here weekly. How doe's having a Warden on here to answer questions even possibly sound like a bad idea?
Since when did I say he should be on here giving legal opinions without being a member of the bar? There's legit questions asked by many of members on here weekly. How doe's having a Warden on here to answer questions even possibly sound like a bad idea?
The leos that do make points usually point out an RCW and then an example of how they have dealt with it. probably the most honest kind of anonymous answer your going to get IMO.