illegal dumping

[jetwrnch]

I read via a link on another thread that illegal dumping has a high price tag for the TWRA. Has the agency ever considered a volunteer work day to clean areas up? Maybe a certain number of work hours could be applied towards the cost of a license. This would help the agency save money and also help relieve the burden of license cost to people who may not be able to easily afford it. I for one would be glad to spend a day or weekend hauling out trash, hanging signs etc. on a WMA on my own dime. On a slightly different note: I used to pick up beer cans, etc. when riding in a WMA. Now I'm concerned that it will look like I've been drinking while operating a vehicle. Is there any risk associated with picking up this kind of trash in a WMA?

Thanks

 

[scn]

The agency is always interested in volunteer help. The issue comes with coordinating it. It is best done by a group, or working with a group. Give your regional office a call and see what might be available.

As far as picking up cans and bottles, it might be an issue if you are just throwing them into your vehicle. It would raise the interest of an officer during a traffic stop. If you are trash bagging them up, your explanation would likely limit such suspicion unless you were exhibiting signs of impairment.