SunDevil Report post Posted June 11, 2008 kind of sad to see this but it is good to see he got caught and punished. http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/inside_azgfd/min...Civ%20Asses.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted June 11, 2008 the punishment didn't fit the crime though... his fine was less than what it would cost you or I to hunt one LEGALLY in Mexico!! He got off WAY too easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted June 11, 2008 His excuse was he was under much stress at the time. I had much stress this morning when I filled up my gas tank, but I didn't wack a Gould's to relieve it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted June 11, 2008 the punishment didn't fit the crime though... his fine was less than what it would cost you or I to hunt one LEGALLY in Mexico!! He got off WAY too easily. Hmmm. Unless I read it wrong, the fine for the violation was as stated below: Anderson was found guilty by the Cochise County Justice Court #5 for: Count A: Knowingly take wildlife during closed season (Gould’s turkey); and sentenced Count A: Fined $942.00, $314.00 of which was suspended per county attorney plea agreement and Judge’s Order. BUT...the reimbursement of the turkey's value to G&F was just a bit more than a turkey hunt in Mexico would cost, as in: THAT THE DEPARTMENT BE DIRECTED TO COLLECT CIVIL DAMAGES OR TO BRING CIVIL ACTION AGAINST RALPH E. ANDERSON TO COLLECT THE AMOUNT OF $5000.00 FOR THE LOSS OF ONE (1) GOULD’S TURKEY Since he claimed to have eaten it, that was one expensive Thanksgiving dinner at $5,628. It would have probably been cheaper to kill a spotted owl. -TONY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted June 11, 2008 I know a few guys in Game and Fish, and that isn't the half of what that guy is charged with. Real piece of work, that guy. (insert zipper mouth smiley here) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted June 11, 2008 I know a few guys in Game and Fish, and that isn't the half of what that guy is charged with. Real piece of work, that guy. (insert zipper mouth smiley here) As in: "Commissioner Martin asked if Mr. Anderson was also involved in the illegal take of an elk and if that was a separate incident." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted June 11, 2008 As in: "Commissioner Martin asked if Mr. Anderson was also involved in the illegal take of an elk and if that was a separate incident." And then some... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedknuckleinc Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Why do they bother takeing his license away. Last time I checked you dont need a license to be a poacher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 forget all that. who were the morons who shot illegal javelinas? heck, i won't shoot a legal one. shoot a javelina and then haul it around? man, them fellers need counselling. the guy shot a turkey because he was under stress? well, i know what kinda 'scuse i'm gonna use if i don't get a sheep tag this year...........Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Why do they bother takeing his license away. Last time I checked you dont need a license to be a poacher. HAHA! You are right. They should have made him buy a lifetime license. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdiehard Report post Posted June 11, 2008 The stress defense didn't work very well Lark, so I recommend trying the self-defense defense.... "The gobbler was obviously hopped up on 'roids and came at me with spurs-a-flying. The gobbler said he was going to kill me like the many fighting roosters he killed in Mexico before he was deported to Arizona! I felt my life was in danger! It was either the gobbler or me. Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silenthunter686 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Just wait till you hear about his Elk hunt! You think the Turkey poaching was bad! Thanks to the camera man and his GPS unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRS Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Its hard to believe that he was under a lot of stress if he was filming all of his exploits for "commercial" purposes. Sounds like he really needs some time away from all other people {as in solitary confinement in jail} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted June 12, 2008 How retarded would you feel if you shot a turkey decoy illegaly and got caught ???? Absolute morons . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted June 12, 2008 the punishment didn't fit the crime though... his fine was less than what it would cost you or I to hunt one LEGALLY in Mexico!! He got off WAY too easily. Hmmm. Unless I read it wrong, the fine for the violation was as stated below: Anderson was found guilty by the Cochise County Justice Court #5 for: Count A: Knowingly take wildlife during closed season (Gould’s turkey); and sentenced Count A: Fined $942.00, $314.00 of which was suspended per county attorney plea agreement and Judge’s Order. BUT...the reimbursement of the turkey's value to G&F was just a bit more than a turkey hunt in Mexico would cost, as in: THAT THE DEPARTMENT BE DIRECTED TO COLLECT CIVIL DAMAGES OR TO BRING CIVIL ACTION AGAINST RALPH E. ANDERSON TO COLLECT THE AMOUNT OF $5000.00 FOR THE LOSS OF ONE (1) GOULD’S TURKEY Since he claimed to have eaten it, that was one expensive Thanksgiving dinner at $5,628. It would have probably been cheaper to kill a spotted owl. -TONY I didnt see that little tid but on the 5K part of the deal.. all I saw was the 942 and the 314 end of the deal.. That now said, that was ONE expensive turkey dinner!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
