I have to agree with cowlitzfisherman that I don't think deputizing individuals is a good idea. The liability for WDFW would just be too great and would only expose WDFW to more legal actions. Being an officer is a full time job that goes beyond an eight or ten hour work day. Most officers live and breath it just to stay current on state law and responsibilities. Not to mention that most volunteers can't afford to spend more than a few weekends a month on volunteer activities. I'm sure if we had deputized individuals enforcing fish and wildlife laws we'd see a lot more stories about the blankety blank fish cops on the PP.