Blind Sow, I'm sorry if I implied any fault on the part of the DNR. Let me qualify my statement. This call was made last year/2001 on a weekend evening during shotgun season around 7 or 8 maybe. I had heard the stories and knew they would be at it the following day again. I explained that they were running them with pick-ups, radios,etc. The first thing this individual said after my explanation was, "well, this is the state patrol..." And I had specifically called the TIP line. That was fine with me I just wanted someone to forward the info., but then he went on to ask if they were doing it "now". It was dark and no they weren't I explained, but would be tomorrow. From that point he gave up and explained that if they weren't currently in the act, there was not much he could do.
I understood this was a tip or "lead" line. Maybe it was the volume of calls during this time period or other circumstances; I understand this would be a hectic time of year. But, his response left serious doubt this was being forwarded on. Thank you.