Mission Statement
Turn In Poachers(TIP), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to curbing the
​Illegal taking of Minnesota's fish, wildlife and natural resources.
Turn In Poachers, Inc. (TIP) is a Minnesota 501(C)(3) non-profit organization of citizens concerned about poaching problems and encourages the public to report natural resource violations.
  • TIP is a PARTNERSHIP with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division.
  • TIP does not receive any funding from the State of Minnesota or the Department of Natural Resources.
  • Persons reporting illegal activity should avoid confrontation, obtain as much information as possible from observation and report violations immediately.  Those reporting violations can remain anonymous. 
  • TIP rewards callers who provide information about fish, wildlife, resource, and habitat violations which lead to an arrest.  Rewards can range from prints to monetary amounts.

Since its inception in 1981, this program has been a deterrent to the senseless waste of wildlife and is extremely beneficial to the DNR Enforcement Division.

TIP also educates the public about the effects of poaching on Minnesota's fish, wildlife and resources through:

• TIP Walls of Shame - at sport shows and other events
• Educational activity books
• Informational speakers
• Brochures, license envelopes, and newsletters.
 
PROTECTING ALL OF MINNESOTA'S WILDLIFE RESOURCES

​The 2019 season of the "Prairie Sportsman" did a segment on Turn In Poachers.
To See how TIP works, select the image below: 
These 13 whitetail bucks were taken by one man, illegally, over a series of years .  He was using the "Lending/Borrowing" method.  In Minnesota, party hunting is legal, but two or more individuals must be hunting together. This hunter used other's tags who were not afield, or even hunters, to take them.  Basically, party hunting without a party.  These animals are on display in the Turn In Poachers "Wall of Shame" #4 display.
"Wall of Shame" #3 is a smaller display used at shows and events where we have limited space..

​To reserve a "Wall of Shame", contact your local Conservation Officer, following this link:

​        "MN Conservation Officer Locator"

The TIP Board of Directors meetings are held quarterly at the Turn In Poachers headquarters in Brainerd.
Meetings occur on the third Tuesday in the months of
March, June, September, and December. (all members welcome)
Members are encouraged to attend the Annual meeting in December.
Board Meetings are at 6:00 P.M. 

Office hours vary however we can be reached through email or by calling the office and leaving a message.

Office contact:
​218-326-8477
Our email: 
​[email protected]
Check us out on Facebook:
@HQtipMN