I'm sorry the guy was in the wrong just as I was yesterday on the Klickitat(went for a float and left my vest in my truckwhere my license is ALWAYS stored). If i'd have gotten a ticket it would have been my own fault! The regs are extremely clear while fishing your license needs to be on you. I have nothing but the upmost respect for WDFW enforecment personel even if they do have a bad day. I really wish that i'd see a warden ever time i went out I actually see one about every 10 years. I haven't been checked in WA for about 15 years.
The problem is judges always reduce these fines or throw them out all together. If i ever get caught doing something illegal I'll be happy to pay for it. Everyone who cares about our resources should feel the same.