Lawsuit over Game Wardens Stealing Game Cameras, No Warrants

[Veteran]

I dont know all the facts, not sure what I think about this, but on the surface of things it sounds a bit concerning.

Seems to me Game Wardens I know would come visit, and ask permission to look around, and inspect game cameras....if they had reasonable worries.

The Game Warden has become the CIA.....

They even strapped a Go Pro camera to a live Bear!

Next year, ya gotta see if your Buck is wearin a Go Pro!

Virginia wildlife officials trespassed on man’s land, stole his trail camera, lawsuit alleges

A Virginia homeowner says game wardens trespassed on his property and stole his trail camera without a warrant. Now he's taking on a century-old Supreme Court decision.

www.foxnews.com

 

[FlGunner]

I know here in Florida they're supposed to have probable cause….I have live next to 2 game wardens (married) for 35 years. They have the most power in the state as far as law enforcement. But got them probable cause is very loose…like "oh I think I heard a shot over there". They basically do what they want. I've gotten along with them fine but I know many who were not doing anything wrong and were never Ticketed, had claimed they were treated like criminals while being 100% legal. i think it varies from officer to officer. Some are good at their job and good people at the same time while some power trip behind the badge.

 

[Veteran]

Yep, Most game wardens I have met have been good decent people. But, there are some as you say who may be on a power trip. It can also vary by the politics in each state I think.
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