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Originally Posted by Acres per Second
What I haven't seen is which agency would do the enforcing of the Loon's threatened/protected status within New Hampshire. (Or if they would respond at all if called).
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Our cabin is very near a loon habitat. Even though the cove is regulary blocked with rope and 'Loon Nesting - do not enter' signs, we often see curious or perhaps ignorant people try to enter the habitat area or use thier kyacks, canoes, power boats, etc to try and get a closer look of the loons.
On one occasion last summer we did call the lake patrol on a person entering the cove itself with a canoe...the patrol did send out a boat.
I have also seen on several occasions the patrol step in when they are near and notice people harressing the loons. Although, serious business, it was a little amusing to see a patrol boat with a bullhorn annoucing 'move back from the loons', move back from the loons.
I know the patrol has many more responabililties, but I do think they step in when they can.