Recent Bust?

[Slipknot]

Can anyone point out a case of poaching in Mass where the poacher lost their license or had it suspended? Judges seem to be quite liberal in that regard with slaps on the wrist and tiny fines so maybe the point is moot. Sad state of affairs.
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[Clammer]

if they had waited until he crossed into Ma, he would have broken the federal Lacy Act ><><

[Cool Beans]

Originally Posted by Clammer

if they had waited until he crossed into Ma, he would have broken the federal Lacy Act ><><

But if they invested the time to follow him and nab him across state lines with MA also involved, they would have violated both RI's and MA's "DEM/EPO LAZY Act".

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by Clammer

if they had waited until he crossed into Ma, he would have broken the federal Lacy Act ><><

Right! And that can carry some stiff penalties. However they would have had to coordinate with the MA authorities, since the RI authorities couldn't arrest him in MA.

[Clammer]

no they don,t .the feds would make the arrest ><

[SilverKing]

take the boat and attach the anchor he's not using to his ankle.......

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by Clammer

no they don,t .the feds would make the arrest ><

The feds would show up about a week later!

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Can anyone point out a case of poaching in Mass where the poacher lost their license or had it suspended? Judges seem to be quite liberal in that regard with slaps on the wrist and tiny fines so maybe the point is moot. Sad state of affairs.
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It happens but not enough. A lure builder up there got caught poaching and lost his license for 3 years.

[trevier]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

It happens but not enough. A lure builder up there got caught poaching and lost his license for 3 years.

that same guy who sells to all the shops still? Those shops that buy from a know poacher? Those shops are just as guilty if you ask me. But guys keep buying his plugs, plus he was allowed into the collectors show last yr in Bourne.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by trevier

Those shops are just as guilty if you ask me.

Guilty of what? Poaching? Doing business with a known poacher?
Guilty of free enterprise capitalism?
A bit of a stretch there don’t ya think?

I’m pretty sure he must have taken his share of lumps but I am not in the loop so maybe not. I didn’t know he lost license for 3 years. Thanks Toby.
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[dannyplug1]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Guilty of what? Poaching? Doing business with a known poacher?
Guilty of free enterprise capitalism?
A bit of a stretch there don’t ya think?

I’m pretty sure he must have taken his share of lumps but I am not in the loop so maybe not. I didn’t know he lost license for 3 years. Thanks Toby.
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I just don't get it what's all this concern for a poacher. The way I see it is if someone steals a TV from my house its between that guy and me. However, a poacher steals from every one. And its not just that fish, its the potential of that fish. How many times could people enjoyed catch and releasing that fish? what about the legit commercial guys or the rec who wants a fish for their family. Lastly what about the future fish that could be produced by that fish? I would never purchase plugs from that individual. Furthermore I would think long and hard about patronizing stores that sell his stuff. And if I did need something from that store I would be tempted to express my feelings to the owner. Guess I am a mean guy or an internet troll. To me its black and white.

[Slipknot]

I don't know what concern it is you are talking about. I do not condone poaching but I am not going to blackball a shop, the shop owner did not poach fish. Life is about choices, you can choose to spend your money where you want. You can choose to be mean or a troll, no skin off my back. I am glad to learn that someone actually lost a license for once.