TIP line??

[lungdeflator]

I have a neighbor who we have suspected of baiting deer for the past couple years. This year I finally know for a fact that they do bait. But I have not seen it myself, I just got confirmation from a buddy that has been back there. What kind of information do I need to call them in?

[mnguy152]

just call the sooner the better. At least they can keep a eye onthem at least

[mrklean]

yep just call soon and often to get something done

[MinDak Hunter]

"What kind of information do I need to call them in?"

The best info that you can give is the location of the bait (as precise as possible), type of bait (corn, sugar beets, ect.), when was the last time it was baited, who does the baiting, when do they hunt (archery/firearms, morning/evening)and anything else that will help the officer find the bait and "hunter"... And the officer would like to know if there are game cameras on the property, if you have that info.

What would you need to find the bait if you had never been on the property before?

Leave your name and number for the officer, he might have questions for you, you can still remain anonymous.

TIP Statewide toll-free: 1-800-652-9093 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year).

Report non-time sensitive tips online.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/enformcement/tipreporting.html

Thief River Fall State Patrol dispatch: 218-681-0942

[harvey lee]

Ditto what MinDak stated. I would give them all the info I have to help them get the person.

[pureinsanity]

I am glad I ran across this topic.

Has anyone ever called in anyone for hunting or fishing law breaking?

I saw a guy fishing. He had 4 rods at his spot. two lines/bobbers were in the water and he was pitching a jig as well. I talked with him for a while, pretended I didn't notice. Than he caught a fish and I asked what he had on for bait. He said sunfish.

I didn't say anything as I have used two rods before, and probably have used illegal bait, I know I have also maybe stepped over land borders while hunting ect.

The fact is, hes was doing it in the clear of day where people can see him, Maybe that's what made me want to call. But part of me didn't because I know I have personally crossed the line at some point in my life where I broke the same laws. Should I feel guilty or should I make the phone call.

[fasternu]

If your are driving down the road doing 56 in a 55, you are breaking the law. Are you the only one, probably not. Does that mean you shouldn't call 911 when you get passed by someone doing 110? If you are losing sleep from feeling guilty, I think you have already learned your lesson and will think twice before it happens again! just my opinion.

[Powerstroke]

I have called someone in for baiting. Infact the person I called on got caught and so did their entire party. I caught them baiting the night before rifle season. I was bowhunting legally and they were setting up for rifle season legally, except for the large sacks of corn.

I called it in that night. The CO called me back and asked for info. He found the bait that night then set up on them in the morning. My name were never mentioned in the report, but the hunters told me I was not allowed to hunt there ever again. They didn't say why since they had no proof, but I'm sure they knew.

I wish I could still hunt there, but I would never share land with cheaters. The worst part was they were teaching their sons to hunt that way when they got caught. I would definitely do it again.