Why doesn’t ND Game and Fish Dept have officers/staff stationed at all waters to inspect boats?
The Department has one of the smallest staffs in the nation and currently all staff are fully involved with their responsibilities. Some reprioritization has occurred but it’s totally unrealistic to provide staff at all access sites. There are 330 public ramps yet only about 150 Department staff (34 wardens, 23 fisheries staff). Access sites are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Obviously, a combination of rules coupled with a knowledgeable and concerned public is the answer for boat inspections, etc.
