His guilt got the best of him!

[C-Money]

Fish and Wildlife officers in WA are ran by the State Patrol. They have the same power as WSP, just focus more so on F&W enforcement.

[bigtex]

Fish and Wildlife officers in WA are ran by the State Patrol. They have the same power as WSP, just focus more so on F&W enforcement.

100% False!

Their only connection to WSP is they are dispatched by them, as are all other state law enforcement agencies and some federal.

[Alan K]

Sad thing is, if it were more recent they'd probably revoke his hunting rights.  I've heard multiple stories of guys hitting cows by accident, or shooting a two point buck swearing it had three points. . . They tried doing the right thing and calling it in so that someone could utilize the meat, and they got the book thrown at them just as though they'd been a serial poacher for 50 years.  I've also heard that the penalty is the penalty, so leniency is out of the question even if enforcement wanted to go easy on them.   

[C-Money]

Fish and Wildlife officers in WA are ran by the State Patrol. They have the same power as WSP, just focus more so on F&W enforcement.

100% False!

Their only connection to WSP is they are dispatched by them, as are all other state law enforcement agencies and some federal.

I just made a call, and Bigtex, you are right! I always figured they were connected to WSP due to when I work with them they always have WSP CRs, and at times WSP logo paperwork. Anyway, I appreciate the F&W officers as they have been there for me more than once and are very professional.

When I read the story, I thought that this man probably killed the deer to feed his family. Glad the man did what he had to do to get his conscience right.

[Hawgdawg]

 

So does he get the points for turning in a poacher?

[JLS]

Sad thing is, if it were more recent they'd probably revoke his hunting rights.  I've heard multiple stories of guys hitting cows by accident, or shooting a two point buck swearing it had three points. . . They tried doing the right thing and calling it in so that someone could utilize the meat, and they got the book thrown at them just as though they'd been a serial poacher for 50 years.  I've also heard that the penalty is the penalty, so leniency is out of the question even if enforcement wanted to go easy on them.   

And maybe there was more to the stories than what you've heard

[KFhunter]

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police
Sooooooooo, being in law enforcement, we see A LOT of strange things in the world (and I do mean A LOT!). But last week we were pleasantly surprised by something we have literally never seen before.... an act so unusual, we are still awestruck.
 We received the following letter, along with a $6,000 check, from a man who decided it was time to right his wrongs, 40 years after the fact:
 To Wash. Dept. of F&W -
The enclosed check for $6,000 is to make restitution for 3 illegally killed whitetail does I took between the years 1967 thru 1970 in Washington State. I recently spoke to Captain Richard Mann in Spokane. He suggested I contact the Dept. of F&W law enforcement in Olympia if I wished to make my payment as a donation to the WDFW Law Enforcement Program. My conscience has not allowed me to put this sin to rest until now. I know that God has forgiven me and hope that WDFW will as well. I hope this check will help in Washington State WDFW Law Enforcement Programs. -Roy

 Thank you, Roy, for making us smile and reminding us that those who have made poor choices in the past (let's face it, who hasn't?) have the power to change their course in life and ultimately do the right thing.... no matter how much time has passed.

The only point of contention I have is that he should have begged forgivness from the people of the State of Washington, not the WDFW. 

[Smossy]

Great story. Really..

[Hawgdawg]

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police
Sooooooooo, being in law enforcement, we see A LOT of strange things in the world (and I do mean A LOT!). But last week we were pleasantly surprised by something we have literally never seen before.... an act so unusual, we are still awestruck.
 We received the following letter, along with a $6,000 check, from a man who decided it was time to right his wrongs, 40 years after the fact:
 To Wash. Dept. of F&W -
The enclosed check for $6,000 is to make restitution for 3 illegally killed whitetail does I took between the years 1967 thru 1970 in Washington State. I recently spoke to Captain Richard Mann in Spokane. He suggested I contact the Dept. of F&W law enforcement in Olympia if I wished to make my payment as a donation to the WDFW Law Enforcement Program. My conscience has not allowed me to put this sin to rest until now. I know that God has forgiven me and hope that WDFW will as well. I hope this check will help in Washington State WDFW Law Enforcement Programs. -Roy

 Thank you, Roy, for making us smile and reminding us that those who have made poor choices in the past (let's face it, who hasn't?) have the power to change their course in life and ultimately do the right thing.... no matter how much time has passed.

The only point of contention I have is that he should have begged forgivness from the people of the State of Washington, not the WDFW.

Don't cast stones if you live in a glass house. do you walk on water too!

[KFhunter]

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police
Sooooooooo, being in law enforcement, we see A LOT of strange things in the world (and I do mean A LOT!). But last week we were pleasantly surprised by something we have literally never seen before.... an act so unusual, we are still awestruck.
 We received the following letter, along with a $6,000 check, from a man who decided it was time to right his wrongs, 40 years after the fact:
 To Wash. Dept. of F&W -
The enclosed check for $6,000 is to make restitution for 3 illegally killed whitetail does I took between the years 1967 thru 1970 in Washington State. I recently spoke to Captain Richard Mann in Spokane. He suggested I contact the Dept. of F&W law enforcement in Olympia if I wished to make my payment as a donation to the WDFW Law Enforcement Program. My conscience has not allowed me to put this sin to rest until now. I know that God has forgiven me and hope that WDFW will as well. I hope this check will help in Washington State WDFW Law Enforcement Programs. -Roy

 Thank you, Roy, for making us smile and reminding us that those who have made poor choices in the past (let's face it, who hasn't?) have the power to change their course in life and ultimately do the right thing.... no matter how much time has passed.

The only point of contention I have is that he should have begged forgivness from the people of the State of Washington, not the WDFW.

Don't cast stones if you live in a glass house. do you walk on water too!

Don't twist what I wrote into something else.

It's pretty cool he did that, but I wish he'd have put the 6k into something else and that WDFW would have talked him into something more productive to do with that 6 grand instead of being so quick to show the guy their palms.

[Hawgdawg]

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police
Sooooooooo, being in law enforcement, we see A LOT of strange things in the world (and I do mean A LOT!). But last week we were pleasantly surprised by something we have literally never seen before.... an act so unusual, we are still awestruck.
 We received the following letter, along with a $6,000 check, from a man who decided it was time to right his wrongs, 40 years after the fact:
 To Wash. Dept. of F&W -
The enclosed check for $6,000 is to make restitution for 3 illegally killed whitetail does I took between the years 1967 thru 1970 in Washington State. I recently spoke to Captain Richard Mann in Spokane. He suggested I contact the Dept. of F&W law enforcement in Olympia if I wished to make my payment as a donation to the WDFW Law Enforcement Program. My conscience has not allowed me to put this sin to rest until now. I know that God has forgiven me and hope that WDFW will as well. I hope this check will help in Washington State WDFW Law Enforcement Programs. -Roy

 Thank you, Roy, for making us smile and reminding us that those who have made poor choices in the past (let's face it, who hasn't?) have the power to change their course in life and ultimately do the right thing.... no matter how much time has passed.

The only point of contention I have is that he should have begged forgivness from the people of the State of Washington, not the WDFW.

Don't cast stones if you live in a glass house. do you walk on water too!

Don't twist what I wrote into something else.

It's pretty cool he did that, but I wish he'd have put the 6k into something else and that WDFW would have talked him into something more productive to do with that 6 grand instead of being so quick to show the guy their palms.

Not twisted nothing. You spoke it. I'm just saying it was a stand up thing that he finally did and not many people would do such a thing. read the article the fish and feathers are even floored! Are you that perfect that you have never made a mistake? And if by a slight chance you might have....were you man enough to do what he did. Sleep well, it must be nice to be perfect!

[KFhunter]

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police
Sooooooooo, being in law enforcement, we see A LOT of strange things in the world (and I do mean A LOT!). But last week we were pleasantly surprised by something we have literally never seen before.... an act so unusual, we are still awestruck.
 We received the following letter, along with a $6,000 check, from a man who decided it was time to right his wrongs, 40 years after the fact:
 To Wash. Dept. of F&W -
The enclosed check for $6,000 is to make restitution for 3 illegally killed whitetail does I took between the years 1967 thru 1970 in Washington State. I recently spoke to Captain Richard Mann in Spokane. He suggested I contact the Dept. of F&W law enforcement in Olympia if I wished to make my payment as a donation to the WDFW Law Enforcement Program. My conscience has not allowed me to put this sin to rest until now. I know that God has forgiven me and hope that WDFW will as well. I hope this check will help in Washington State WDFW Law Enforcement Programs. -Roy

 Thank you, Roy, for making us smile and reminding us that those who have made poor choices in the past (let's face it, who hasn't?) have the power to change their course in life and ultimately do the right thing.... no matter how much time has passed.

The only point of contention I have is that he should have begged forgivness from the people of the State of Washington, not the WDFW.

Don't cast stones if you live in a glass house. do you walk on water too!

Don't twist what I wrote into something else.

It's pretty cool he did that, but I wish he'd have put the 6k into something else and that WDFW would have talked him into something more productive to do with that 6 grand instead of being so quick to show the guy their palms.

Not twisted nothing. You spoke it. I'm just saying it was a stand up thing that he finally did and not many people would do such a thing. read the article the fish and feathers are even floored! Are you that perfect that you have never made a mistake? And if by a slight chance you might have....were you man enough to do what he did. Sleep well, it must be nice to be perfect!

Whatever 

The only thing I brought up was the people of WA own the wildlife, not the WDFW, and you jumped all over me for it. Are you of the mind WDFW owns the wildlife and we pay them for the privledge to hunt it?  The Kings deer and all that right?

I still say that $6k could have been put to better use on a local wildlife project, maybe you can even think of some projects around your area.
You should have a good view off that tall horse.
 

[Smossy]

Children Children, Calm it down 

[bobcat]

I was thinking the same thing as KFhunter. Just seems like giving the money to the WDFW is like throwing it away. I think the WDFW should not have accepted it. Perhaps they could have suggested he donate it to the Mule Deer Foundation, or some other worthy pro-hunting organization.

[Hawgdawg]

I was thinking the same thing as KFhunter. Just seems like giving the money to the WDFW is like throwing it away. I think the WDFW should not have accepted it. Perhaps they could have suggested he donate it to the MuLe Deer Foundation, or some other worthy pro-hunting organization.

He claimed they had their palms out. I don't think it went to there salary's. and they to are owners of the critters also! I am not sure, but I'm sure there are some moose and goose employee's on this site that will tell you were the money went. I believe it went back into enforcement or reward money for whistle blowing sportspeople. My point is he did a stand up thing to make up for a bad. He had 40 years to get away with it and now some people don't think how he tried to fix it is good enough!  In addition... if you poach White tail why should you give the money to the dang Mule boy's..