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In May of 2018, Conservation Officers received a TIP of several people taking a overlimit of crappies on Sisseton Lake near   Fairmont, MN.   This lead them to a residence where a very large number of fish where located.

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Listen in as Andy and Dave talk with Dennis Macadanz, Executive Director of TIP Inc. and Al Heidebrink, retired Minnesota Conservation Officer Major.  Dennis and Al share the importance of the TIP program, stories of their lifetime work and their dedication to curbing the illegal taking of Minnesota’s fish and wildlife resources.  Listen to the the interview on Northfield Outdoors Radio
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Lakeland Currents host Ray Gildow welcomes Dennis Mackendanze, Executive Director of the Turn in Poachers (TIP) program, and Phil Mohs, MN DNR Conservation Officer.  2021 marked the 40th anniversary of the TIP program, and we examine all the beneficial work the organization has done to benefit our state's valuable natural resources.

Turn In Poachers on Lakeland Currents
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​A new phone app allows people to submit reports about someone who may be poaching. Those behind the app in nonprofit Turn in Poachers (TIP) say the poaching problem in the state “huge.”  Specifically designed to help crack down on poaching, the new app is gaining traction​.  The app is just another tool to help get more officers involved in curbing the illegal activity.  TIP's partnership with the DNR goes hand in hand with our work.  Our story on KSTP Eyewitness News
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DNR app helps people take active role in protecting game, fish resources.

The app, which launched last fall, allows users to anonymously report potential game and fish violations from their cell phones. The free app is available for download via the Google Play or iTunes App stores.  This app adds to the many ways all people can help ensure future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the things we do today.

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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: 
​info@turninpoachers.org
Check us out on Facebook:
@HQtipMN