Michigan DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline Now Accepts Text Messages

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making it easier for citizens to report fish and game violations through the convenience of text messaging.

The Report All Poaching (RAP) hotline (800-292-7800) now accepts text messages in addition to telephone calls. Text messages may include photos. The RAP hotline is a toll-free, 24-hour, seven-days-a-week number that enables citizens to report violations of fish and game laws, as well as other natural resource-related laws. It is operated by DNR’s Law Enforcement Division. The DNR also offers a web-based reporting form.

“Poaching is a crime against every Michigan resident. Fish and game are shared resources that must be respected and properly managed,” said Gary Hagler, DNR Law Enforcement Division chief.. “The addition of texting to the RAP system makes it more convenient for the public to do its part in protecting our resources. It also provides law enforcement with immediate and visual information, which are valuable to officers conducting an investigation. This is a great way to harness technology for the benefit of our entire state.”

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