RI DEM Seizes Guns, Charges Poachers for Shooting Ducks From Vessel Under Power
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has charged five individuals with criminal and civil hunting violations -- including taking waterfowl from a vessel under power.
RI DEM reports that they seized the guns used, and donated the birds that had been shot.
About Incident
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"Last weekend DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement received a complaint of poachers shooting ducks while their boat was still under power in lower Narragansett Bay.
Saturday morning an officer patrolling Jamestown observed a boat matching the description and the hunters onboard shoot several ducks while under power. This officer quickly called for assistance, he and the responding officers set up surveillance.
Officers watched the group motor up to several more flocks of ducks and geese and shoot while the boat was still under power. When the poachers reached the boat ramp they were met by waiting officers.
All 5 subjects on board were charged with several criminal and civil hunting violations including taking waterfowl from a vessel under power. Their guns and birds were seized. The birds were donated to the Center for Southeast Asians in Providence.
Help us protect what is yours for future generations. Report violations to our 24 hour dispatch center at (401) 222-3070."
