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Fisherman arrested for defending bait.
Ray:
I have my own personal ethics which I do not expect everyone else to agree with. Do what you will. I suppose someone could easily claim that those nets were not abandoned but it does ring true like waste to me. The real problem is that there is often no pathway to regulate this sort of thing and there probably never will be. The cops and wildlife enforcement officers should spend more time attempting to regulate the people who might be abusing their rights. Instead we have people like the State Patrol scolding you and people in the DFW which will waste their time trying to craft ridiculous legislation on other matters.
Curly:
It sounds like the sealion that was killed had lost its natural fear of humans. It maybe was a danger to people if it was that brave to get that close to a person and steal the guys fish. There really isn't enough info in the story to know for sure. But I wouldn't worry about one less sealion in the world. The herd needs thinned out. One year in prison for that offense would be way too much, IMO.
Ray:
--- Quote ---One year in prison for that offense would be way too much, IMO.
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I agree.
popeshawnpaul:
You guys can't pick and choose your fights. The guy basically "poached" an animal out of season. If this was a bighorn sheep you would all be crying for the guy to go to jail forever... You are basing your opinions on the fact that this animal eats and competes with ones you like (salmon). Instead of picking the animals that are ok to injure or kill out of season, why don't we take a stand that all illegal taking or harming of animals is illegal and should be punished severely.
I salmon fish myself and have had the same thoughts in my head when a seal has taken a 30lb king off my line while reeling it in. However, if we want to hunt seals or wolves or any other animal, then change the laws. When we pick and choose who we think should be punished severely or lightly based on how the judge values that animal, it leads to inconsistent judgments. Then we all get pissed off when the guy who kills that sheep gets "off" on his charges...
jackelope:
I'm gonna have to agree with huntwa and the pope on this one.
the guy broke the law and rightfully is paying the price for it, although i i will also agree that a year in prison is a bit much.
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