2 years ago, I was crabbing on Puget Sound and was checked. I discovered that I had left my license in my steelhead vest. The gamie took all my info and gave me his business card. He told me to mail him a copy of my licence within 7 days or else he would mail me a ticket for $350. I recognized and really appreciated the break he was giving me. It seems like the younger officers are more likely to have a chip on their shoulder in an effort to "establish" themselves.

QUESTION: I was under the impression that the officers carried a box (like the UPS guys) where they scan the bar code of your license in the field to check for past violations, etc. If this is true, couldn't they just enter your SS# and confirm a license?