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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Trout Slayer on August 17, 2004, 10:47:06 PM

Title: Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: Trout Slayer on August 17, 2004, 10:47:06 PM
Got checked tonight at Island 22 by a CO, checked my catch and licenses. About time I have witnessed enforcement being out this year.....I have seen barbed hooks taken off the bottom and other common violations this season with doing the observe record report twice. I guess my email worked about more enforcement of CO's and Fisheries for recreational anglers when I sent to a local CO about this particular matter. ;)
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: Mabelingwane on August 18, 2004, 07:28:11 AM
It si a good thing that they are checking...

Slayer... Is there a Bar at Island22? I thouight it had washed away?
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: The Gilly on August 18, 2004, 07:31:01 AM
I've seen them every day I've been out this year.  They ply the waters in their jet boat from Island 22.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: Trout Slayer on August 18, 2004, 11:31:40 AM
grumman: I've been out a good 15 or so times since May at all different times and this is the 1st I have ever witnessed one checking recreational anglers. If thats the case that you have seen them out thats great news!

Mabelingwane: There is no more bar at Island 22, all washed out from erosion. However some people have walked down the farmers field and gotten a couple at the remaining beach down below. I was at Grassy in my boat.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: The Gilly on August 18, 2004, 11:35:35 AM
I didn't see them checking any recreational anglers, but I have seen them every day in their beautiful $50k+ jet boat that they pull behind their $50K truck.  I hope they've been putting all that tax money to good use.  I don't mind paying for good equipment if they're going to use it for the common good.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: Trout Slayer on August 18, 2004, 11:38:40 AM
I didn't see them checking any recreational anglers, but I have seen them every day in their beautiful $50k+ jet boat that they pull behind their $50K truck.  I hope they've been putting all that tax money to good use.  I don't mind paying for good equipment if they're going to use it for the common good.
Are you referring to the BC Fisheries truck and boat? I've seen that one a couple times but not yesterday. The CO was at the gate pulling over everybody who was leaving.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: Koho on August 18, 2004, 11:59:54 AM
Once for me too.  That was in Shuswap Lake...  But there are special regs there too.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: The Gilly on August 18, 2004, 02:47:29 PM
Maybe I look like a poacher, but I get checked at least once a year.  Even got singled out at the Cap once.  I think the CO's wanted to check out my buddies Ocean Sport.  He polished it until it looked like chrome.  Very nice looking boat.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: leaping steely on August 18, 2004, 09:42:52 PM
I've been checked once at chehalis and once at rice lake.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: otto on August 18, 2004, 10:04:09 PM
 :o :o :o :D
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: DaN ThE MaN on August 19, 2004, 12:46:03 AM
never been checked.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: Fish Assassin on August 19, 2004, 12:54:38 AM
Haven't seen a CO for couple of years
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: Nostro on August 19, 2004, 10:14:06 AM
I got checked by a CO who put a wool glove on one hand to feel if there was a partial barb left. Lucky, I only purchase non-barbed hooks. If you clip a barbed hook, be sure there is no barb left. He told me the fine applies no matter of the barb size.
Nice to know there is a CO who really takes his job reiously.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: TtotheE on August 20, 2004, 10:53:53 PM
I've been checked a total of 2 times over the years.  Once at scale bar,  once at Herrling Island.  Both times were BEFORE the sockeye opening.  Seen officers in action 3 times other than that during the opening keeping the peace,  and 2 of those counter guys.  RCMP on the waters twice.  One time their wake gave us quite the roll!  >:(
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: bigguy on August 21, 2004, 12:42:36 AM
Good they are checking, have never seen one in all my years of fishing rivers, lakes or the ocean!
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: pinkwool on August 21, 2004, 09:30:54 AM
Seen American boat checked last weekend on WCVI for barbless hooks, being checked myself  last time 3 years ago.
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: FishiN AddicT on August 21, 2004, 09:50:01 AM
i've been checked once 10 years ago and i wasn't even fishing.  i was at white rock looking at the people crabbing. ???
Title: Re:Conservation Officer Checking
Post by: ~IvAn~ on August 21, 2004, 11:20:13 AM
saw 2 fish cops and one rcmp  at spanish banks yesterday checking people who were gill netting for smelts..