I am not sure of how your laws work, but in Minnesota and Iowa, the wardens can search your boat, vehicle, and/or house without a warrant. They have more rights than the cops do for search and seizure. They can have at it, as far as I am concerned. If you're flat out cheatin, you deserve to look over your shoulder. We are all going to make mistakes at some time, and probably get drilled (forget your liscense at home, not smash down a barb on a hook in your vest, screw up on some fish in a slot limit). When we screw up, we gotta pay for it. Shame on you for doing it a second time. A little manners would go a long way. The way a search is conducted can either make you appreciate the work they do, or make you feel like a criminal. Nuff said.