Lesson to all

[geothefisher]

Ok, Say 15 people whoop him and dont call the DNR. Lesson learned right? Braggin rights or a broken nose and some black eyes. Send him to Indiana in the backwoods... We will have a "Talk"...... 

Suddenly I hear banjo music!!!

[fishmaster13184]

probably old pictures from last year or something and you guys are getting all worked up over it. im sure if someone was poaching out of season fish they wouldnt keep them in front of an audience taking pictures

[52niner]

No this is for real here is the link to the original post.

 You can think what you want but some people just have balls of fury.

http://www.spartantailgate.com/forums/msu-red-cedar-message-board/384858-fish-poacher-6th-street-dam-gr.html


and

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289249

[LilWilly]

What a loser. Ive never seen that kind of sturgeon before but I have seen an atlantic sturgeon a few times truly magnificent creatures. I probably would have cut the a holes stringer.

[52niner]

Would this have changed anyones mind about physically stopping the guy if you were at an isolated spot? I've called our RAP line here in Michigan (Report all Poaching) on guys tons of times but I won't physically try to stop them, there are to many crazy people here in michigan. I know some guys that carry firearms Icefishing and it's like what the hell do you need a gun for on the ice. I fish in fear lol

[Instantperception]

Would this have changed anyones mind about physically stopping the guy if you were at an isolated spot? I've called our RAP line here in Michigan (Report all Poaching) on guys tons of times but I won't physically try to stop them, there are to many crazy people here in michigan. I know some guys that carry firearms Icefishing and it's like what the hell do you need a gun for on the ice. I fish in fear lol

i agree with that.  It definitely isn't worth getting shot at.  I would much rather call the authorities and follow the a**h*** while talking to the  local DEC or what have you as someone from a previous post mentioned.     i would also make it a point to let the person know that i was following them and hopefully not getting shot at in the meantime   

[camocrazy82]

2 per county. its going to take at least 30 minutes for the nearest one to arrive. I can be who ever I want on the internet........ 

[UP Rem Man]

why didnt the people who were busy taking pictures step up and either whip this guys as or actually do something?

[nacator]

Sad state of affairs indeed 

[walleyeguy]

caught out of oneida lake last may while fishing iceout with crawlers

[52niner]

REWARD: $1000
Reward offered for information resulting in the arrest of the pictured individual responsible for the illegal harvest of a sturgeon at the 6th Street Dam in Grand Rapids.


Report any information to the DNR RAP hotline at:
1-800-292-7800

 The Michigan DNR was called right after but did not respond in time , as I'm sure most of your DNR offices are understaffed as are ours. There is a reward offered by Sturgeons for tomorrow org.