2/7/06
Turn In Poachers Organization Recognized By DNR
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Minnesota TIP President Chris Holm, DNR Commissioner Gene Merriam, DNR Chief of Enforcement Col. Mike Hamm, and Minnesota TIP Executive Director Al Thomas. |
Minnesota's recognition as some of the best freshwater fishing and
hunting in the world is the result of the dedication of a lot of people and
organizations. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized Turn In
Poachers (TIP) as being one of those organizations during an awards ceremony
Feb. 1 at Camp Ripley.
"Since its inception, TIP has been a deterrent to the senseless waste of
wildlife and is extremely beneficial to the DNR Enforcement Division," said
Chief Conservation Officer Col. Mike Hamm.
Established in 1981, TIP is a private, nonprofit organization that provides
monetary rewards of up to $1,000 to encourage the public to report natural
resource violations. The information and the person reporting can be kept
confidential.
"TIP has had many officers, directors and members who have worked countless
hours without compensation and without recognition," Hamm said. "We hope our
small token of appreciation, serves to show our appreciation for all this
organization does for us."
Hamm said state conservation officers have made more than 5,000 cases over
the past 25 years because of TIP, which has paid more than $350,000 in
rewards.
Anyone witnessing a fish or wildlife code violation is encouraged to contact
the TIP hotline at 1-800-652-9093.
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