Poaching? For what this guy did, that seems a rather tame word.
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Poaching? For what this guy did, that seems a rather tame word.
I like the fact that the guy that lent G his license is also looking at charges. I think as a minimum he should lose his for 5 years as well.
I agree with all of your comments.
97 Herring from Simcoe.
That's disgusting.
He should have gone to Midland where herring are legal catch.( providing he had a license that is.)
LOL...I know I'm from Mississaga ,but I'm not the culprit.
This guy basically got a slap on the wrist. The only way to stop habitual poaching is to hit these guys in the pocket book and jail time. When an individual blatantly knows he is breaking the law he should be banned from fishing for life. Just my 2 cents worth.
I agree with the lifetime ban plus jail time . As others had stated though, he didn't even have a licence to begin with so he will probably be out again this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by wtrfowlr
With that many fish I suspect they may be smoking and selling the fish.
Poaching can cause the depletion of the stock. On the gander there are many tributaries. With a total salmon population entering each year of about 35000 salmon. On some of the smaller tributaries you only get about 400 salmon returning each year. If some poacher takes 250 salmon over the season and another guy gets 50. You may be in jeopardy of ruining the stock on that tributary for generations. Should have lost his boat and gear as well.
So how about this. Get caught poaching. 2-3 demerit points off your driving record. This would sure get my attention in a hurry!