I am not an attorney, but I have over 20 years in the justice arena. I know police officers need probable cause to search or consent by the owner of the vehicle. They can seize your property and apply for a search warrant, they need probable cause to receive a warrant from a judge. If you tell them you do not want them to search they
should not continue. If they do continue and you feel you have been violated,ask for their
identification and personal number. Then contact their district supervisor and or your attorney. The DOW is doing the best job they can with the resources avaible but sometimes may unkowingly over step their authority. Don'T ever resort
to a physical confrontation with with any
one, it's not worth a fish or ones physical well being. I don't mind the DOW checking
me, I wished there was more of them. Although I would not be happy if they jumped in my boat without my consent!!!