This is what we do to our poachers...

[SHOTGUNSNIPER 47]

West Union, OH – A Scioto County man pled guilty to four wildlife violations in Adams County Court on Friday, April 30 and was ordered to pay $23,572.05 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

 

Johnny B. Clay, 37, of Minford pled guilty to four charges including taking a deer in a closed season, hunting without permission, no hunting license and no deer permit. The Honorable Judge Roy E. Gabbert Jr. presided over the case and ordered Clay to pay $1,500 in fines, an additional $134 court costs, and to forfeit the deer as well as the bow he used to kill it.

 

In addition, Clay will lose his hunting privileges for life. Clay had 10 prior wildlife convictions for deer violations and has spent time in jail for several of those offenses. He will be entered into the Wildlife Violator's Compact and most likely will lose hunting rights in 33 other states.

 

The Division of Wildlife is also imposing restitution for the deer in the amount of $23,572.05. This is in accordance with Ohio's revised restitution law for illegal taking of white-tailed deer. The law went into effect March 2008 and allows the Division of Wildlife to seek an increased recovery value on all illegally harvested wildlife.

 

The typical trophy deer, scored according to Boone & Crockett (B&C) guidelines, netted an impressive 197 2/8. This deer was the largest typical white-tailed deer harvested in North America during 2009. In Ohio, this deer would rank fourth all time in the Buckeye Big Buck Club records.

 

Concerned citizens contacted Ohio Wildlife officers Chris Rice and Chris Gilkey about the questionable taking of the trophy deer in March 2010. Upon closer investigation, the officers discovered that the deer was unlawfully taken in Adams County, Ohio during 2009. Clay then checked the deer in as a Kentucky archery kill.

 

The Division of Wildlife is encouraging citizens to report any illegal activity they observe by contacting the TIP line. Tips may be phoned anonymously to 1-800-POACHER.

 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.

 

Editor's Note on Restitution: The recovery value for individual white-tailed deer is derived from the formula listed in 1531.201 of the Ohio Revised Code. The value is determined by measuring the antlers and using the following formula plus the value derived for wildlife. The formula for white-tailed deer will be applied to all individuals whose gross score exceeds 125 Boone and Crockett (B&C) inches. The formula is:

 

Recovery Value = [(gross score - 100)2 x $1.65] + the value derived in the Wildlife Value Formula ($500 as of 3/08).

 

West Union, OH – A Scioto County man pled guilty to four wildlife violations in Adams County Court on Friday, April 30 and was ordered to pay $23,572.05 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

 

Johnny B. Clay, 37, of Minford pled guilty to four charges including taking a deer in a closed season, hunting without permission, no hunting license and no deer permit. The Honorable Judge Roy E. Gabbert Jr. presided over the case and ordered Clay to pay $1,500 in fines, an additional $134 court costs, and to forfeit the deer as well as the bow he used to kill it.

 

In addition, Clay will lose his hunting privileges for life. Clay had 10 prior wildlife convictions for deer violations and has spent time in jail for several of those offenses. He will be entered into the Wildlife Violator's Compact and most likely will lose hunting rights in 33 other states.

 

The Division of Wildlife is also imposing restitution for the deer in the amount of $23,572.05. This is in accordance with Ohio's revised restitution law for illegal taking of white-tailed deer. The law went into effect March 2008 and allows the Division of Wildlife to seek an increased recovery value on all illegally harvested wildlife.

 

The typical trophy deer, scored according to Boone & Crockett (B&C) guidelines, netted an impressive 197 2/8. This deer was the largest typical white-tailed deer harvested in North America during 2009. In Ohio, this deer would rank fourth all time in the Buckeye Big Buck Club records.

 

Concerned citizens contacted Ohio Wildlife officers Chris Rice and Chris Gilkey about the questionable taking of the trophy deer in March 2010. Upon closer investigation, the officers discovered that the deer was unlawfully taken in Adams County, Ohio during 2009. Clay then checked the deer in as a Kentucky archery kill.

 

The Division of Wildlife is encouraging citizens to report any illegal activity they observe by contacting the TIP line. Tips may be phoned anonymously to 1-800-POACHER.

 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.

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Editor's Note on Restitution: The recovery value for individual white-tailed deer is derived from the formula listed in 1531.201 of the Ohio Revised Code. The value is determined by measuring the antlers and using the following formula plus the value derived for wildlife. The formula for white-tailed deer will be applied to all individuals whose gross score exceeds 125 Boone and Crockett (B&C) inches. The formula is:

 

Recovery Value = [(gross score - 100)2 x $1.65] + the value derived in the Wildlife Value Formula ($500 as of 3/08).

 

I know this isn't from Arizona but it is an example of how we prosecute our poachers I could dig up some cases from Arizona -Arizona currently has a man hunt for poachers that took two magnificent Desert Bighorn Sheep illegally......A $10,000 reward has been posted for information leading to arrest and prosecution. To bad we don't prosecute our corrupt politicians with the same gusto....

SGS

[poacher3161 1,766]

Even though i poach myself now and again i agree with the american courts as theirs no need for poaching in a country as free as the U.S.A were hunting permits and the right to hunt for everybody not just the privaliged are the rights for every one.Its like [bANNED TEXT] i buy a rod license to fish i abide by the rules on it and respect the close season on rivers.atb dell

[danw 1,748]

I can understand a man poaching to feed his family if times are hard but after that it is theft plain and simple and to take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous they deserve all they get.

[Lab 10,979]

I can understand a man poaching to feed his family if times are hard but after that it is theft plain and simple and to take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous they deserve all they get.

"To take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous"....... . What a f*****g stupid statement to make on a hunting forum.

[Ideation 8,216]

I can understand a man poaching to feed his family if times are hard but after that it is theft plain and simple and to take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous they deserve all they get.

"To take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous"....... . What a f*****g stupid statement to make on a hunting forum.

 

Naaaaaw mate, trophy hunting is a bit souless - its like the folk going out to try and shoot the one white stag just to say they shot it.

[Guest joe ox]

I can understand a man poaching to feed his family if times are hard but after that it is theft plain and simple and to take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous they deserve all they get.

"To take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous"....... . What a f*****g stupid statement to make on a hunting forum.

 

I fully agree with lab-tastic.

[clint 45]

Is wrong to kill any animal, for no reason. Maybe food, is an exuse, in correct season. Not in this time, when much food everywhere. Animal should be respect, & able to breed & for our children to enjoy also.

Pest is diffrent.

[danw 1,748]

I can understand a man poaching to feed his family if times are hard but after that it is theft plain and simple and to take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous they deserve all they get.

"To take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous"....... . What a f*****g stupid statement to make on a hunting forum.

prick I meant to poach an animal as a trophy is outrageous :wankerzo4:

[Ideation 8,216]

Is wrong to kill any animal, for no reason. Maybe food, is an exuse, in correct season. Not in this time, when much food everywhere. Animal should be respect, & able to breed & for our children to enjoy also.

Pest is diffrent.

 

What a great quote!!!

[gerron 13]

makes me laugh....when will courts learn that in order for a poacher to pay a fine he'll have to do more poaching ?!

[Malt 379]

Even though i poach myself now and again i agree with the american courts as theirs no need for poaching in a country as free as the U.S.A were hunting permits and the right to hunt for everybody not just the privaliged are the rights for every one.Its like [bANNED TEXT] i buy a rod license to fish i abide by the rules on it and respect the close season on rivers.atb dell

 

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[SHOTGUNSNIPER 47]

This poacher was just caught yesterday or the day before this guy is fooked I heard that the Ram he poached had very large horn's - the trophy fines will be quite substantial.... I live in Apache Junction about 15 miles from where this happened. Many times I have been fishing or out on a boat and watched the beautiful Rams around this lake only one or two permits are issued for this area each year. It costs $1500 just to apply for the lottery to hunt these Rams....

 

 

PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department has charged an individual with four wildlife law violations in connection with an alleged illegal killing of a bighorn sheep ram near the southern shore of Canyon Lake, northeast of Apache Junction.

 

The arrest was made after the department received information from the public through its Operation Game Thief hotline, which is a silent witness line the public can utilize to report wildlife violations.

 

Game and Fish officers corroborated the information with evidence obtained at the crime scene and obtained and executed a search warrant on the suspect's residence in Mesa. The officers received a written confession from the suspect and seized evidence from the residence, including the firearm he admitted was involved in the alleged illegal shooting and a desert bighorn sheep head which was buried in the backyard.

 

Department officers cited the individual for taking a bighorn sheep during closed season, possessing/transporting an unlawfully taken bighorn sheep, taking a bighorn sheep without a permit-tag, and waste of game meat.

 

 

 

More charges may be pending based on evidence seized at the residence, and the investigation is ongoing.

 

The department began investigating in late April after an employee with the Dolly Steamboat called in a report of a dead bighorn sheep by the shore of the lake. Further investigation found one dead bighorn ram with its head removed and indications of being illegally shot, and a second dead bighorn ram about 100 yards away with its head intact. Because of the decomposed condition of the second carcass, it was difficult to ascertain whether unlawful take was involved with this animal.

 

Multiple tips came in after the department issued a May 4 news release offering a reward of up to $8,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the cases. The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society also offered a reward of up to $1,000 per sheep for information leading to a conviction in either case, and the Arizona Bowhunters Association offered a $1,000 reward for a conviction.

 

The suspect has only been charged in connection with one of the bighorn sheep.

 

 

 

If convicted of the misdemeanor violations, the individual could face penalties of up to $3,000 and a year in jail. He could also face civil sanctions from the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

 

"Poachers aren't hunters, and the public should not confuse the two," said Brian Wakeling, chief of game management for Game and Fish. "One of the truly unfortunate aspects of poaching is that it may result in the reduction of legal hunting opportunities. Hunting regulations are formulated to be biologically sustainable, yet someone who illegally takes wildlife does not consider any of the biological implications."

 

Wakeling pointed out that as many as 18,000 people have applied in a year for the opportunity to draw the fewer than 100 bighorn sheep permits generally authorized annually by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

 

"Illegal take of wildlife certainly influences the number of permits we can recommend, regardless of which game species we consider," Wakeling said.

 

Operation Game Thief Program Manager Ken Dinquel said it's gratifying to have the support of hunters and other members of the public in helping solve these types of cases.

 

"Although hunters pay for the largest share of wildlife conservation through license and tag fees, poaching adversely affects more than just hunters," said Dinquel. "Poachers steal from everyone because wildlife is managed in the public trust for all citizens to enjoy. That's why it's in the public's best interest to report wildlife law violations to the Operation Game Thief hotline."

 

Anyone with information regarding a wildlife law violation should contact the Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 352-0700 or via the web at www.azgfd.gov/thief. All calls will remain confidential and rewards can be paid if the information leads to an arrest of a violator.

[scothunter 12,609]

I dont call my aunt or cousins in the usa no much chance of me calling that number

[Lab 10,979]

I can understand a man poaching to feed his family if times are hard but after that it is theft plain and simple and to take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous they deserve all they get.

"To take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous"....... . What a f*****g stupid statement to make on a hunting forum.

prick I meant to poach an animal as a trophy is outrageous :wankerzo4:

So what your saying is "its ok to take a trophy animal as long as you have permission"?

 

So its the poaching you have a problem with and not the killing of an animal just for the head?

[Lab 10,979]

I can understand a man poaching to feed his family if times are hard but after that it is theft plain and simple and to take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous they deserve all they get.

"To take an animal just as a trophy is bloody outrageous"....... . What a f*****g stupid statement to make on a hunting forum.

 

Naaaaaw mate, trophy hunting is a bit souless - its like the folk going out to try and shoot the one white stag just to say they shot it.

I fully agree with you mate, i myself wouldn't see a benefit of shooting a beast like that but there are alot of others that do and if thats there sport then who are we to rubbish it?