Why they wear Back Tags in Wisconsin

[WNYBuckHunter]

You still didnt answer either question. Here, Ill repeat them.

"what is the basis of harassing or the huge inconvenience with wearing a back tag?

Have you been fined for not wearing a back tag?"

[wztirem]

Every one of your questions has been answered already.  I'm tired of repeating myself, especially since my efforts seem to fall on deaf ears.

How about this?  The laws are arbitrary, capricious and ineffective at preventing any type of unlawful activity.  They serve one purpose, to make money for the state. 

That's my final attempt.  Take it or leave it.

What you have been saying for the most part does not deserve an answer. Are you mad?

[nycoyotehounds..BUB]

It just seems if southerners have to wear them, there are more "OUTLAWS" across the line. Is that the reason it was put in? Does anyone know why its like that?

[Doc]

How about this?  The laws are arbitrary, capricious and ineffective at preventing any type of unlawful activity.  They serve one purpose, to make money for the state. 

Actually, the back tag requirement might be useful and very well may serve the purpose of preventing some types of unlawful activity. It very well be that the backtag is the prime identification tool of the TIPP program. Who knows just how many times violators have been identified by back-tag number by the authorities, and by others. If I spot someone performing a violation, how do I ID him for investigators? I suppose I could wrestle him to the ground and grab his wallet for a peek at his identification in which case I likely will be in more trouble than him....lol. Or maybe if I just asked nicely .......

I don't think we have any idea how many times the back-tag law has been used to report violations. So I guess if you are going to call a back-tag law "arbitrary, capricious and ineffective at preventing any type of unlawful activity", you are making an assumption that so far you haven't really backed up.

[Doc]

It just seems if southerners have to wear them, there are more "OUTLAWS" across the line. Is that the reason it was put in? Does anyone know why its like that?

Who really knows the history of some of these laws. Ever since they established the two different zones, there have been all kinds of customizations to accomodate all the different peculiarities of the two regions. I doubt that anyone can really go back and re-create the story of the backtag requirement. I sure wouldn't even attempt a guess. But if somebody happens to know why there is a difference, I sure would like to hear it too.

[bubba]

I think if planned to break some hunting laws, not wearing my back tag to get caught would the the one I would worry about the least.  In fact that would probably be the one they would use to allow a poacher or tresspasser to plead to.

[jimbodwb]

good point Bub--ba!

I couldn't help myself. I have been waiting for you to chime in just so I could.

[gundeck]

Sadly, once again, a small minority that can't follow the laws causes a (minor) inconvenience to the majority.

[nycoyotehounds..BUB]

How is that gundeck..Please explain.

[Doc]

Sadly, once again, a small minority that can't follow the laws causes a (minor) inconvenience to the majority.

Fortunately, most laws are aimed at a minority. I should say it is fortunate that those that caused the law to be implemented are in the minority. But when you look at most laws, they are in response to actions and attitudes of a minority. That's nothing new and it's not unique to hunting.