Poach
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Texas Residents Plead Guilty to Federal Shark Violations, fined $45,000
Rick Nguyen, 37, of Buras, and Hung Anh Tiet, 29, of Dallas, Texas, pleaded guilty to shark violations involving illegal finning and over the limit of sharks. Shark "finning" is an illegal practice of removing the shark's fins, which are the most profitable part of the shark, and then discarding the rest of the shark's body overboard
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Angler Faces $24K Fine for Exceeding Panfish Limits
An Onalaska angler faces a $24,682 fine for exceeding the limit in Lake Onalaska and the Mississippi River.
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Three Cited in Louisiana For Over-Limit Red Drum
The agent cited Donisote Santos, 53, of Chalmette, Jose Goronci, 43, of Metairie, and Jose DiSalva, 49, of Kenner, for taking over the limit of red drum and taking over the limit of red drum in excess of 27 inches. DiSalva was also cited for not possessing basic or saltwater fishing licenses.
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Two Charged with Poaching 35 Maryland Stripers
Two men were charged on Saturday by a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer with poaching 35 striped bass while fishing from a boat off Kent Narrows.