I have just learned that there are 189 DFG Game Wardens in the entire
state of California. My initial response is that this is an absurdly
low number. Many of us recreational fishermen and even many in DFG
itself would like to see the state employ a lot more. Our state has
about 36,000,000 people; 2,000,000 purchase a sport fishing license
each year.

For comparison, we'd love to know what the numbers are in your state.
Please include a link for confirmation if possible.

Many of us believe that poaching is a huge problem here. How 'bout your
state?

Dale

Kentucky 130 DFW law enforcement officers for 120 countys.
http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/gllefie...5&NavPath=C439



"FishWisher" wrote in message
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I have just learned that there are 189 DFG Game Wardens in the entire
state of California. My initial response is that this is an absurdly
low number. Many of us recreational fishermen and even many in DFG
itself would like to see the state employ a lot more. Our state has
about 36,000,000 people; 2,000,000 purchase a sport fishing license
each year.

For comparison, we'd love to know what the numbers are in your state.
Please include a link for confirmation if possible.

Many of us believe that poaching is a huge problem here. How 'bout your
state?

Dale

Thanks, James. 130+ wardens for Kentucky. 180 for California. I
couldn't find how many sportsmen licenses are issued in Ky but
2,300,000 in California. We have a lot fewer wardens per angler/hunter,
I am certain.

Dale

I could not find the number of sports licenses either but as a ref. point
Kentucky's total population is apx. 4.2 million
Jim

"CoachPotato" wrote in message
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Thanks, James. 130+ wardens for Kentucky. 180 for California. I
couldn't find how many sportsmen licenses are issued in Ky but
2,300,000 in California. We have a lot fewer wardens per angler/hunter,
I am certain.

Dale