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Maryland Residents Guilty of Federal Waterfowl Hunting Violations
9/8/08
During the Maryland 2007-2008 waterfowl season, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) investigated several Maryland residents on the Lower Eastern Shore for allegedly shooting waterfowl over a baited area in violation of both State and Federal waterfowl hunting regulations. NRP referred these investigations to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office of Law Enforcement who issued Federal Violation Notices totaling $5,200 for the unlawful hunting method. The following charges are the direct result of joint investigations between the NRP and the USFWS.
Kevin P. Donalds, 37, and Gary R. Breeding, 58, of Eden along with James B. Barnes, 55, of Salisbury were charged with taking migratory game birds over an area baited with milo grain near Big Annemessex River in January, 2008 and each later paid a $525 fine.
Reuben D. Calder Jr., 26, of Mardela Springs was charged with shooting ducks over an area baited with barley grain in Wicomico County and later paid a fine of $525.
Ronald L. Hall Sr., 41, of Westover, and Phillip L. Labo III, 38, of Marion, were both found to have shot 22 teal ducks while hunting over an area baited with milo grains on Marumsco Creek in December of 2007. Both men were later charged by Federal Violation Notice for taking waterfowl over a baited area and aiding and abetting the taking of waterfowl over bait. Each man later paid a $1025 fine.
Also hunting over the same baited area was Ronald L. Hall Jr., 21, of Westover and Phillip L. Labo IV, 20, of Marion. They were each charged with taking waterfowl over a baited area and later paid fines of $525 each.
Fines, such as these, collected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are used to partially fund the North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989 which provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the benefit of wetlands-associated migratory birds and other wildlife.
"Hunting migratory waterfowl with the aid of bait has historically been, and continues to be, a deeply entrenched practice in the Chesapeake Bay region." said Lt. Scott Richardson, NRP Area Commander for the Lower Eastern Shore. "The Maryland Natural Resources Police and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement will use all means available to put an end to this deplorable practice that jeopardizes our waterfowl populations for future generations."
Media Contact:
Sgt. Ken Turner (410) 260-8003 office (443) 534-5598 cell or kturner@dnr.state.md.us
9/8/08
During the Maryland 2007-2008 waterfowl season, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) investigated several Maryland residents on the Lower Eastern Shore for allegedly shooting waterfowl over a baited area in violation of both State and Federal waterfowl hunting regulations. NRP referred these investigations to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office of Law Enforcement who issued Federal Violation Notices totaling $5,200 for the unlawful hunting method. The following charges are the direct result of joint investigations between the NRP and the USFWS.
Kevin P. Donalds, 37, and Gary R. Breeding, 58, of Eden along with James B. Barnes, 55, of Salisbury were charged with taking migratory game birds over an area baited with milo grain near Big Annemessex River in January, 2008 and each later paid a $525 fine.
Reuben D. Calder Jr., 26, of Mardela Springs was charged with shooting ducks over an area baited with barley grain in Wicomico County and later paid a fine of $525.
Ronald L. Hall Sr., 41, of Westover, and Phillip L. Labo III, 38, of Marion, were both found to have shot 22 teal ducks while hunting over an area baited with milo grains on Marumsco Creek in December of 2007. Both men were later charged by Federal Violation Notice for taking waterfowl over a baited area and aiding and abetting the taking of waterfowl over bait. Each man later paid a $1025 fine.
Also hunting over the same baited area was Ronald L. Hall Jr., 21, of Westover and Phillip L. Labo IV, 20, of Marion. They were each charged with taking waterfowl over a baited area and later paid fines of $525 each.
Fines, such as these, collected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are used to partially fund the North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989 which provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the benefit of wetlands-associated migratory birds and other wildlife.
"Hunting migratory waterfowl with the aid of bait has historically been, and continues to be, a deeply entrenched practice in the Chesapeake Bay region." said Lt. Scott Richardson, NRP Area Commander for the Lower Eastern Shore. "The Maryland Natural Resources Police and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement will use all means available to put an end to this deplorable practice that jeopardizes our waterfowl populations for future generations."
Media Contact:
Sgt. Ken Turner (410) 260-8003 office (443) 534-5598 cell or kturner@dnr.state.md.us
