Safety in Fishing Regulations
Fishing for Trouble: Water Enforcement, Overfishing, and the Wild Side of Wildlife Regulation
In this episode of we dive deep—literally—into the world of water-based law enforcement and wildlife regulation. Our retired cop host shares his experience working alongside Louisiana wardens, discussing everything from *Lobster Wars* with the Coast Guard to the real-life struggles of enforcing fishing regulations.
We tackle serious issues like overfishing in the Northeast, the impact on whales, cod, pollock, and halibut populations, and the sneaky tactics of rogue fishermen who think they can outsmart the law. With Chinese processing boats contributing to the problem and regulations on net sizes, the job isn’t as easy as it seems. From catching illegally armed hunters to busting poachers trying to smuggle bald eagles, it’s a wild ride—sometimes literally.
Join us as we chat about the fine line between regulation and enforcement, the fascinating world of water-based policing, and how these modern-day wardens work to protect our oceans and wildlife. It’s a serious topic with plenty of laughs and stories along the way!
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In this episode of we dive deep—literally—into the world of water-based law enforcement and wildlife regulation. Our retired cop host shares his experience working alongside Louisiana wardens, discussing everything from *Lobster Wars* with the Coast Guard to the real-life struggles of enforcing fishing regulations.
We tackle serious issues like overfishing in the Northeast, the impact on whales, cod, pollock, and halibut populations, and the sneaky tactics of rogue fishermen who think they can outsmart the law. With Chinese processing boats contributing to the problem and regulations on net sizes, the job isn’t as easy as it seems. From catching illegally armed hunters to busting poachers trying to smuggle bald eagles, it’s a wild ride—sometimes literally.
Join us as we chat about the fine line between regulation and enforcement, the fascinating world of water-based policing, and how these modern-day wardens work to protect our oceans and wildlife. It’s a serious topic with plenty of laughs and stories along the way!
- Christopher Fox
- Daniel Blatt
- Amy Smith
- Michael Smoothie, PhD
- Luciano Mendez
- Kippie Martin
