I've heard it said countless times by friends and fellow hunters. "A conservation officer doesn't need a search warrant - he can come on to your property anytime he wishes and perform a search." Search your vehicle, etc.
Is this actually true and, if so, what is the background or rationale for this unlimited police power ? Obviously we have all heard about the need for a search warrant by "regular" law enforcement. If a C.O. effects a warrantless search, is any evidence found during the search admissable in court ?
Is this actually true and, if so, what is the background or rationale for this unlimited police power ? Obviously we have all heard about the need for a search warrant by "regular" law enforcement. If a C.O. effects a warrantless search, is any evidence found during the search admissable in court ?