California Dept of Fish and Game's frustration

Whether it's poaching, snagging or overfishing the DFG has the responsibility and authority to enforce California's laws related to fishing and hunting . . . . too bad they don't have the manpower or money to do it right! DFG Director Ryan Brodrick and the state's Fish and Game Wardens' Association are aggravated and feel thwarted. That's because the game wardens in California is now the lowest per capita in history . . . imagine 190 in the field for 37 million people. Most wildlife areas get no enforcement at all. Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have funded $5 million for for new warden positions. Game wardens are paid $30K less per year than CHP so it's no surprise why the skills go elsewhere.