[marktwain]

Sounds like small town stuff gone awry.

Game wardens, In my experience, are some of the most arrogant of the Law Enforcement types. I had experience with them in two states, and the attitude was pretty much the same. They pretty much felt they were above the law, that the ordinary citizen was always guilty of "something" so it was OK to cite them even if it wasn't clear they had done something wrong. In the State where I worked intensively with them for six months, the fanaticism bordered on the psycotic.

It became clear to me, that they were far more concerned about wielding power than about protecting the resource.

[2Trievers]

So true. In my area, Connecticut River Valley, they assume a posture that you are doing something wrong, just by being outdoors. I've found a hearty sense of humor and batting eyelashes helpful. But their power has gone to their heads ... but my power is more subtle. Usually they don't have a prayer! &;-)

[VMI70]

They sure are. In my area of NC, the F&W people are the worst. Nothing but red necks who have been issued uniforms and guns, given little apparent training and it seems that they have a "quota" of revenue to fulfill. They are power crazed, with no sense of judgement.

FReegards,

[BlackbirdSST]

They aren't called Wardens for nothing, don't you know. Blackbird.