Post by: Fishstiq on March 22, 2017, 11:14:10 AM
Honestly, WTH is wrong with these people?
"Five men who got a jump on the March 1 trout opener at a Columbia Basin lake ended up hooking themselves as well.
WDFW reports that on February 26 an officer got suspicious about men loading fishing gear into two vehicles at Upper Caliche Lake, alongside I-90 near George.
“They initially claimed not to have been fishing, but the officer found several large plastic bags full of fish in both cars,” WDFW reported.
Inside those sacks? A whopping 143 rainbow trout, the agency alleges.
That equates to 2 percent of all the trout stocked last year for this month’s opener, though there could be carryovers from previous seasons swimming around in Caliche too, depending on catch rates and fry survival.
“Even if the season had been open they would have been 118 trout over their daily limit,” the agency reports.
That’s a potential gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison and fine of $5,000, but charges will be up to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office.
As it stands, WDFW cited the quintet for exceeding the daily limit in the first degree, as well as fishing during a closed season. One was also cited for no license. A sixth men with them was not fishing.
All the trout were seized and donated to a food bank in Moses Lake.
Unfortunately, it’s not the only example of piggish behavior of late, with the Westside representing too.
WDFW reports a case on Oakland Bay, by Shelton, in which two women and a man were contacted while walking off the beach carrying a big bucket allegedly containing “more than 12 times the allowable daily limit of clams.”
Another container in the brush held illegally shucked oyster shells.
“They were cited for first degree exceeding the bag limit and harvesting without licenses,” WDFW reported.
Two illegal gillnets were also pulled from the Columbia near Cascade Locks. Suspects were reportedly identified by Columbia River Inter-tribal Enforcement officers."
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on March 22, 2017, 11:16:03 AM
Post by: C-Money on March 22, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
Post by: Southpole on March 22, 2017, 11:28:53 AM
Post by: chester on March 22, 2017, 11:30:31 AM
Russians? :peep::yeah: was my first thought
Post by: KFhunter on March 22, 2017, 11:31:34 AM
Post by: huntnphool on March 22, 2017, 11:32:58 AM
Post by: C-Money on March 22, 2017, 11:52:52 AM
Doesn't say if they had licenses either.
Pretty sure they wrote one of them for no licence
Post by: Skillet on March 22, 2017, 11:53:48 AM
Wonder if Dano will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law?
I had a good conversation with him a few years back regarding the gillnetting in Lenore, where I expressed my displeasure at the plea his office offered the russians. He expressed that his office will be more tuned in to wildlife violations. Will be placing another call today, to remind him of our previous conversation.
Russians? :peep::yeah: was my first thought
I'd bet my milk money on it.
Post by: C-Money on March 22, 2017, 11:55:48 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on March 22, 2017, 12:12:00 PM
Nice Skillet, glad you are doing that :tup:
Yeah, let us know how it goes for sure!
Post by: Skillet on March 22, 2017, 12:16:25 PM
Garth Dano's office can be reached through the phone tree at
509-754-2011
Post by: baldopepper on March 22, 2017, 12:17:59 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 22, 2017, 12:39:23 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 22, 2017, 12:51:15 PM
Post by: James on March 22, 2017, 12:55:47 PM
I am having a hard time believing someone would pay good money for stocker trout if they wanted to sell them illegally.
Halibut or crab bait?
I really am curious.
Post by: Special T on March 22, 2017, 01:08:16 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 22, 2017, 01:13:49 PM
What on earth are you going to do with that many stocker trout? It's not like they taste very good after eating dog food...They smoke them and they're sold at Euro Markets, I'm guessing. We have one around the corner that sells all kinds of smoked fish - trout, sturgeon, halibut, all with labels that say they're from NY or somewhere else.
I am having a hard time believing someone would pay good money for stocker trout if they wanted to sell them illegally.
Halibut or crab bait?
I really am curious.
Post by: Dan-o on March 22, 2017, 01:39:43 PM
Make them pay HARD!!!!
Post by: Gringo31 on March 22, 2017, 02:16:38 PM
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This Dano would throw the book at those disgusting scum bags.
I'm sure they'd be shaking in their boots watching you pull up in that ride :chuckle:
Post by: birddogdad on March 22, 2017, 02:38:39 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on March 22, 2017, 05:01:31 PM
Hope they throw the book at em, but can't help wondering what bait they were using.
If I had to guess perhaps some secret bait like this. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Skillet on March 22, 2017, 05:06:55 PM
If they don't take the bait - let the bait take them!
Post by: 2labs on March 22, 2017, 05:18:47 PM
http://nwsportsmanmag.com/headlines/5-poachers-caught-with-143-trout-before-central-wa-lake-opener/
Honestly, WTH is wrong with these people?
"Five men who got a jump on the March 1 trout opener at a Columbia Basin lake ended up hooking themselves as well.
WDFW reports that on February 26 an officer got suspicious about men loading fishing gear into two vehicles at Upper Caliche Lake, alongside I-90 near George.
“They initially claimed not to have been fishing, but the officer found several large plastic bags full of fish in both cars,” WDFW reported.
Inside those sacks? A whopping 143 rainbow trout, the agency alleges.
That equates to 2 percent of all the trout stocked last year for this month’s opener, though there could be carryovers from previous seasons swimming around in Caliche too, depending on catch rates and fry survival.
“Even if the season had been open they would have been 118 trout over their daily limit,” the agency reports.
That’s a potential gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison and fine of $5,000, but charges will be up to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office.
As it stands, WDFW cited the quintet for exceeding the daily limit in the first degree, as well as fishing during a closed season. One was also cited for no license. A sixth men with them was not fishing.
All the trout were seized and donated to a food bank in Moses Lake.
Unfortunately, it’s not the only example of piggish behavior of late, with the Westside representing too.
WDFW reports a case on Oakland Bay, by Shelton, in which two women and a man were contacted while walking off the beach carrying a big bucket allegedly containing “more than 12 times the allowable daily limit of clams.”
Another container in the brush held illegally shucked oyster shells.
“They were cited for first degree exceeding the bag limit and harvesting without licenses,” WDFW reported.
Two illegal gillnets were also pulled from the Columbia near Cascade Locks. Suspects were reportedly identified by Columbia River Inter-tribal Enforcement officers."
Hey, hard ass, cut um a break! Not from this *censored*ri, and haven't assimilated! Jeez,
Post by: quadrafire on March 22, 2017, 05:20:26 PM
Post by: 2labs on March 22, 2017, 05:25:11 PM
My guess is the same ilk that netted at Lenore and Banks. At least close relatives
Spot on comrade
Post by: Roundhead on March 26, 2017, 09:22:43 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 29, 2017, 09:15:59 AM
Hope they throw the book at em, but can't help wondering what bait they were using.
If I had to guess perhaps some secret bait like this. :chuckle: :chuckle:
That one of the left has seen some heavy critters :chuckle: We use those in AK in saltwater to legally snag salmon. Can be pretty fun and fast fishing...
Post by: Dhoey07 on March 29, 2017, 10:03:39 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on March 29, 2017, 12:01:44 PM
They regs probably didn't clearly define "trout" or "March 1st", so they'll get off :rolleyes:
:yeah:
Or "license" or "limit"...
Post by: Skillet on March 30, 2017, 08:59:17 PM