Moose,
I never once questioned the DNR's effectiveness or methods. I was simply inquiring as to what "extra" fees where involved in tournaments. I have NEVER seen a DNR person standing around at a weigh in. I haven't seen them doing their surveys during tourneys. If they were doing tourneys, couldn't they simply obtain a copy of the weigh slips instead of standing around until the middle of the night, as you said?
They are going to have to do all that you mentioned whether there are tourneys or not. They still need to keep close tabs on the dynamics of the lakes.
Your explanation doesn't convince me at all. I still don't understand how a 100 boat tourney every weekend is adding to the debt of the DNR.
Eric H.