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Isolated Patrols
• Public does not see the officer
• Radio dispatching• Lost contact with
public• Contributes to “us
versus them”
Community Based
• Allows citizens to put a face to officers
• Allows officers to have meaningful contact with public
• Let both sides get to know one another
New Program
• Develop close working relationship with citizens
• Be proactive
• Dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people
• Promote mission of VDGIF
Expand Contacts
• Community-based
• Flexible to adapt to needs of each community
• Everyone within community
• Everyone encouraged to provide input
• Each person should be made to feel their interest/concern is as important as anyone’s
House Bill 38 Constituent StudiesIntroduction
House Bill 38
• Reallocates existing sales tax collections to VDGIF Game Protection Fund Amount
• Based on the latest National Survey, agency will receive $12.3 million in FY 2001
• Additional funding capped at $13 million
How was HB38 supported?
• Received support from consumptive & nonconsumptive users
• Passed both houses of VA General Assembly unanimously
Important Implications of HB38
• Creates new environment for the agency in terms of resources AND constituent base
• Increases current agency budget from approximately $36 million to $48 million
Political Realities
• Newly empowered constituents expect to be served by agency
• At the same time, traditional users - hunters, anglers and boaters - wish to retain their status as primary constituents
Virginians’ Attitudes Toward Fish, Wildlife, and Outdoor
Recreation
Survey of 806 Virginia State Residents
More Than One-Half Are Interested in Information
• About viewing wildlife
• What to do with injured wildlife
• Dealing with nuisance wildlife
• Enjoying wildlife around their homes
Within The Last Two Years
Percent (N=157)
Responsive Management
936
42
20
0 20 40 60
Took trip towatch/photoFished
Went boating/jetskiHunted
Virginia Wildlife Viewers’ Attitudes Toward
Nonconsumptive Wildlife Use
Survey of 811 Virginia Nonconsumptive Wildlife Users
Non-Consumptive User
33
66
85
68
67
0 20 40 60 80 100
Took trip of 1 mile to observe, photo, feedwildlife
Would Take a trip
Interested in wildlife within 1 mile of home
Want info on how to get invloved withwildlife
Want info on viewing wildlife
Percent (N=4)
Responsive Management
Virginia Hunters’ Attitudes Toward Hunting and Wildlife
ManagementSurvey of 826 Licensed
Virginia Hunters
Hunters Survey
64
64
35
0 20 40 60 80 100
Wants info on how to get involved
Felt access has gotten worse in last five years
Hunters fet access to private land is poor
Percent (N=826)
Responsive Management
Virginia Anglers’ Attitudes Toward Fishing and Fisheries
Management
Survey of 793 Licensed Virginia Anglers
Anglers Survey
40
84
0 20 40 60 80 100
Wants VDGIF to encourage landowners
Travel less than two hours
Percent (N=826)
Responsive Management
Virginia Boaters’ Attitudes Toward Boating
Survey of 849 Virginia Boaters
Boaters for Mandatory Boating Safety Classes
22
41
0 20 40 60 80 100
Somewhat support
Strongly support
Percent (N=849)
Responsive Management
People boating in Virginia during the past two years, that experienced any interference from jet skiers that took away from their enjoyment
43
25
0 20 40 60 80 100
Boaters
Anglers
Percent (N=849)
Responsive Management
Virginia Landowners’ Attitudes Toward Fish and Wildlife
Management
Survey of 291 Virginia Landowners
Q18-23. Percent of Virginia landowners that felt that each of the following is important (very and somewhat), for their tract of land.
93
92
82
80
76
67
0 20 40 60 80 100
Caring for/protecting fish/wildlife and theirhabitats
Wildlife viewing
Hunting
Farming
Timber production
Fishing
Percent (N=291)
Responsive Management
Q70-73. Percent of Virginia landowners who said that legal liability is a concern (major and minor) when considering allowing access to their land for…
81
75
56
49
0 20 40 60 80 100
Outdoor recreation
Hunting
Wildlife viewing
Fishing
Percent (N=291)
Responsive Management
Q74. Prior to this survey, would you say you were familiar with this [recreational use] statute, you knew about it but were unclear how much protection it really provided, or you were totally unaware that a law like this existed?
5
12
83
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Familiar with the law
Knew about it, but unclear how muchprotection in really provided
Totally unaware it existed
Don't know
Percent (N=291)
Responsive Management
Research Conducted
• What programs were available to strengthen ties between the communities and VDGIF
• Material on wildlife and environmental issues related to crime prevention very limited
• “Neighborhood Watch” programs have been successful for other law enforcement agencies
Materials Developed
• In order to provide direction and uniformity developed a Wildlife Crime Watch Manual
• Recognizable logo
• Road Signs for participating communities
• Hand out brochures patterned after crime prevention literature based on wildlife and environmental issues
Agency Wide Program
• Wardens act as liaisons
• Biologist will be available upon request of communities participating
• Biologist will be able to present their concerns to communities
• Plans for web site quick link
Why Wildlife Crime Watch?
• Most law enforcement efforts are re-active
• Damage is already done
• Put emphasis on preventing damage by eliminating the opportunity for violators
• Communities can make a difference in what goes on in their area
• Law enforcement understaffed
Manual Contents
• VDGIF Mission Statement
• Why WCW
• Starting WCW
• The WCW Meeting
• The Role of Members
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Structure
• Phone Trees
• The Role of Law Enforcement in WCW
• Pro-Active Efforts• Sponsors• Resources• References• Blank forms such as
bylaws etc.
Emphasis on Wildlife and the Environment
• Put emphasis on issues important to VDGIF
• Give in order to get
• Give traditional crime prevention training
• Act as liaisons with other agencies
• Get them interested in items important to VDGIF
Communities Set Agendas
• Each one decides on meeting schedule
• Each one is encouraged to define the problem(s) as they see them
• Emphasis working together
• Have at least one community event, pot luck supper, etc.
Liaison Officers
• Coordinate training sessions
• Emphasis on how to report suspicious activities
• Explain how to use Phone Tree
• Put on programs which further the mission of VDGIF
• Develop partnerships with other agencies to assist participating communities
Emphasis
• Developing understanding between outdoor recreationalists and landowners
• Share concerns of all groups
• All age groups from youth to elderly are important
• Develop understanding among citizens of the diverse uses of wildlife
• Importance to allow others to practice their sport
• Not to be possessive to the point excludes others
Emphasis on Youth
• Conduct programs of interest to them, internet
• Conduct outdoor programs
• Stress they are the future leaders
• Build trust and cooperation
Partnerships
• Due to financial constraints funding for this program will come from forming partnerships with businesses, or groups
• Funding needed for signs, bumper stickers, tee-shirts and other items to develop an identity.
• Buchanan County Board of Supervisors, Virginia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Virginia Deer Hunters Association
Road Signs 2’ X 3’
First WCW Chapter
• In October of 1999 Buchanan County opened for deer season first time in over 20 years
• Effort was made to limit hunting by concerned citizens
• Warden Troy Phillips met with Ralph McGlothlin
• Warden Phillips obtained support from Buchanan County Board of Supervisors
• Fletchers Ridge Chapter formed with 38 people
Media Contact
• Television• Newspapers• Stress agency wide
effort• Stress try to involve
everyone• Stress to improve
cooperation
Dedication
This program is dedicated in the memory of Lieutenant R. W. (Wayne) Marshall: Law Enforcement Division of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.