i wouldn't mind paying more taxes for more officers. i know a guy who has a tub full of food 20' from his stand. yep, he gets a buck every year. i would love it if the DEC would post out there opening day to nab him. I've never seen a officer either. heck i don't even know if i could i.d. one in a uniform. lets face it the gov't doesn't give a sh#t about the environment. it's all about oil and business and the next big money maker. the way i look at it poachers are just one of those problems ethical hunters might have to handle in there own way.