ragu Report post Posted June 29, 2011 Check out the story of these two Texas brothers and their many trophy Whitetails. It really is shocking and I don't have much to say about it except that is really too bad people like this exist. http://raguoutdoors.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/big-time-poachers-busted/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeeden Report post Posted June 29, 2011 I agree with some of the comments that the punishment seems awfully light. But to hear folks demanding that their hunting licenses be taken away puzzles me. First off, I can only assume that they will be. But are we to believe they would not poach again because well, shoot, they don't have a license. That should go a long way towards discouraging this behavior. They are poachers! More fines and more time IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiteeye Report post Posted June 29, 2011 "But are we to believe they would not poach again because well, shoot, they don't have a license." Great point Joeeden. That just like the idiots that say we need stricter gun laws so there will be less gun violence. Criminals don't buy their guns at the local gun shop...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 29, 2011 Where in the world did they come up with the $70K fine? These guys made between $120 and $300K just for the 60 hunts they got busted for. They're lucky I wasn't in charge of the sentencing. They'd be spending 20+ years in jail and owe the state about $1M each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 good night, what a couple o' idiots. you seldom see anybody get prison time over poaching. glad these morons did. i've heard they treat child molesters bad in the joint, wonder how they are on poachers? well, glad they caught em. too bad it went on as long as it did. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragu Report post Posted June 29, 2011 "Wildlife officials are continuing to investigate the case and could charge some of the clients involved. Both brothers are appealing their sentences." Here's a quote I didn't think much about. Though many clients may have been misled, let's face it. Some were not and knew exactly what they bought. I wonder who else will be brought down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS Report post Posted June 30, 2011 This story is unbelievable,anytime you mix money with anything it brings out the worst in people.They should let them set in jail a long time thinking about what they have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewileyone Report post Posted July 5, 2011 too lite of a sentence. Thanks for the article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
