Post by: Goshawk on October 20, 2012, 09:21:28 PM
Can anyone quote me verse and chapter if there is a law in Washington State that makes it unlawful to interfere with a lawful hunt?
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 20, 2012, 09:25:22 PM
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.210 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.210)
Post by: ICEMAN on October 20, 2012, 09:25:30 PM
Obstructing the taking of fish, shellfish, or wildlife — penalty.
(1) A person is guilty of obstructing the taking of fish[, shellfish,] or wildlife if the person:
(a) Harasses, drives, or disturbs fish, shellfish, or wildlife with the intent of disrupting lawful pursuit or taking thereof; or
(b) Harasses, intimidates, or interferes with an individual engaged in the lawful taking of fish, shellfish, or wildlife or lawful predator control with the intent of disrupting lawful pursuit or taking thereof.
(2) Obstructing the taking of fish, shellfish, or wildlife is a gross misdemeanor.
(3) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for obstructing the taking of fish, shellfish, or wildlife that the person charged was:
(a) Interfering with a person engaged in hunting outside the legally established hunting season; or
(b) Preventing or attempting to prevent unauthorized trespass on private property.
(4) The person raising a defense under subsection (3) of this section has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence.
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 20, 2012, 09:27:01 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 20, 2012, 09:30:10 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 20, 2012, 09:30:39 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on October 20, 2012, 09:40:28 PM
I beat ya both...Nanner-Nanner!!
Yep, you are the quick draw of the evening! :chuckle: I posted and then looked....... crud! :chuckle:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 20, 2012, 09:41:14 PM
Post by: Goshawk on October 20, 2012, 09:52:52 PM
Thanks.