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MikeF-NH · 08-24-2012, 11:27 AM

I was check by NHF&G last year on the lake and he had a chocolate lab on board. I asked "is he 'on the job'?" and the CO said "yes". He said the dog can pick up narcotics downwind of a boat from about 20 yards so he just pulls up to boats when checking from downwind and immediately knows of anything is onboard.

I would guess that Marine Patrol is using the same capability. Not to mention that should the MP officer have trouble with a resisting boating, that shepard is there for him. Behave yourself and having these dogs on the MP boats should be no concern. I would expect if Mitt gets the Presidency, you might see more of these and more aggressive checking on the lake.

08-24-2012, 11:27 AM	#8
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	I was check by NHF&G last year on the lake and he had a chocolate lab on board. I asked "is he 'on the job'?" and the CO said "yes". He said the dog can pick up narcotics downwind of a boat from about 20 yards so he just pulls up to boats when checking from downwind and immediately knows of anything is onboard. I would guess that Marine Patrol is using the same capability. Not to mention that should the MP officer have trouble with a resisting boating, that shepard is there for him. Behave yourself and having these dogs on the MP boats should be no concern. I would expect if Mitt gets the Presidency, you might see more of these and more aggressive checking on the lake.