REMEMBER MY FISHING THREAD ....????????????

[D-Rock425]

Something smells fishy

[BOWHUNTER45]

That I am sure of ...look who you are dealing with 

[huntnphool]

Something smells fishy

Case number?

[huntnphool]

Anybody else hearing crickets?

[Mudman]

Somethings smells fishy. Wardens dont need a warrant.  Weird.

[Knocker of rocks]

Somethings smells fishy. Wardens dont need a warrant.  Weird.

Wrong

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=77.15.094

RCW 77.15.094
Search without warrant — Seizure of evidence, property — Limitation. 

Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may make a reasonable search without warrant of a vessel, conveyances, vehicles, containers, packages, or other receptacles for fish, seaweed, shellfish, and wildlife which they have reason to believe contain evidence of a violation of law or rules adopted pursuant to this title and seize evidence as needed for law enforcement. This authority does not extend to quarters in a boat, building, or other property used exclusively as a private domicile, does not extend to transitory residences in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, and does not allow search and seizure without a warrant if the thing or place is protected from search without warrant within the meaning of Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. Seizure of property as evidence of a crime does not preclude seizure of the property for forfeiture as authorized by law.

[turkeyfeather]

Somethings smells fishy. Wardens dont need a warrant.  Weird.

Wrong

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=77.15.094

RCW 77.15.094
Search without warrant — Seizure of evidence, property — Limitation. 

Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may make a reasonable search without warrant of a vessel, conveyances, vehicles, containers, packages, or other receptacles for fish, seaweed, shellfish, and wildlife which they have reason to believe contain evidence of a violation of law or rules adopted pursuant to this title and seize evidence as needed for law enforcement. This authority does not extend to quarters in a boat, building, or other property used exclusively as a private domicile, does not extend to transitory residences in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, and does not allow search and seizure without a warrant if the thing or place is protected from search without warrant within the meaning of Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. Seizure of property as evidence of a crime does not preclude seizure of the property for forfeiture as authorized by law.

I believe he was being sarcastic. Hence the chuckle head.

[Knocker of rocks]

I thought he was doubting the whole story of the OP's, based on the erroneous assumption that the OP's house was searched, and that the wardens had a warrent

[BOWHUNTER45]

Somethings smells fishy. Wardens dont need a warrant.  Weird.

Wrong

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=77.15.094

RCW 77.15.094
Search without warrant — Seizure of evidence, property — Limitation. 

Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may make a reasonable search without warrant of a vessel, conveyances, vehicles, containers, packages, or other receptacles for fish, seaweed, shellfish, and wildlife which they have reason to believe contain evidence of a violation of law or rules adopted pursuant to this title and seize evidence as needed for law enforcement. This authority does not extend to quarters in a boat, building, or other property used exclusively as a private domicile, does not extend to transitory residences in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, and does not allow search and seizure without a warrant if the thing or place is protected from search without warrant within the meaning of Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. Seizure of property as evidence of a crime does not preclude seizure of the property for forfeiture as authorized by law.

The warrant plainly states this ...Seize the following property specifically described as follows : steelhead and parts thereof.
                                                                       photos,films,videos,cameras,memory cards ,phones,computer hard drive .
                                                                       fishing license and onto some other things I have no clue why ....documents showing domicile at residence,and ownership/use of vehicles,to include,butnot limited to;utility bills.phone bills ect...why they need that I have no idea ... again they did not seize any of the items mentioned ...WHY ? BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHEN ...END OF STORY !

[Mudman]

I thought he was doubting the whole story of the OP's, based on the erroneous assumption that the OP's house was searched, and that the wardens had a warrent

Yes to both.  Sorry not to clear.  If this is all true like bh45 claims then this is very disturbing they do this based on a picture and no info related to when where etc. etc.  What if somebody photoshopped something, or pranked?  Too far they went IMOP.

[_TONY_]

I didn't read the whole thread, so.... The wdfw doesn't just raid someone's house because of a fish out of the water violation... They contact because they usually have a pile of violations to chat about... Or they had a tip of active poaching, etc..

You sure that the waters that your son was fishing were even open? I've been steelhead fishing all my life, and because I read and respect the regs, I've never had an issue with the game department.

I'm sure that this is not a direct reflection of yourself through your son, but....respect is taught.

Tony

[BOWHUNTER45]

This is now seriously funny ...I was out coyote hunting this morning ...I drive by the river to see a guy sitting on the rock fishing  I decide to turn around and walk down to him ...I ask him if anything was bitting he says No......I say well If I was you I would get the line out of the water because it is Closed ...he says BS ..I say no BS ...We talk for a few minutes and I drive off ....I make a few laps around for about an hour or so and  he is still sitting there ...I pull in again and tell him I am serious and he says I just read the regs and it is still open ....maybe he is still sitting there ....Lmao !

[turkeyfeather]

You did all you could to help the guy out. If he gets in trouble its on him.

[huntnphool]

BH, just curious why you keep bringing this thread back up to the top. Seems to me that there is a whole lot more to this story than you are letting on and don't want to disclose. Why not just let it disappear, either that or post up the case number.

[WSU]

BH - You can get all the info from the police.  All you need is to do is disclose what agency was involved and you (or anyone who is interested) can file a public records request.  They will turn it over.  Whether you feel like having people double check your story is up to you, but saying the records are not available is incorrect.