Eel Poaching in Rhode Island

[Nebe]

I really wish they didn't mention the price per pound. This will give people the idea to try to go out and do it themselves.
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[JohnR]

Some deterrent

Squeal hardship and you only get slapped once, lightly, wrist, singular

Was on an Enforcement Advisory board 8 or so years ago and the EPOs stated a judge often looks at these issues as minor and not terribly wrong (compared to say beating a kid) and thus the lax penalties metered out.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Nebe

I really wish they didn't mention the price per pound. This will give people the idea to try to go out and do it themselves.
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Great point. I almost choked when I read that...

[DZ]

Us nighttime surfcasters are probably the most likely members to happen upon this poaching when chasing early season bass. Next time you see anyone with dip nets or seines it should raise a red flag - call it in. With that price its like a gold rush.
DZ