In United States v. Fraire (9th Cir., 8/4/09, 08-10448) ___ F.3d ___
federal park rangers, who intended to stop hunting and the “illegal taking of animals in the park,” set up a checkpoint to briefly question drivers illegal hunting. The Fraire court okays the momentary checkpoint stop aimed at preventing illegal hunting, justified by a legitimate concern for the preservation of park wildlife and the prevention of irreparable harm. directly related to the operation of the park, and confined to the park gate where visitors would expect to briefly stop — is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.
BOTTOM LINE: If you plan to hunt in the national park, plan on getting caught.
