Poachers get thiers

[snakeman]

This is great.I know one of these guys personally cleaned out on of my favorite spots.The funny thing is he published his own books and talks about conservation.I have personally seen him at spots with turtles in his pockets.
http://thelcn.com/2009/10/black-mark...ers-convicted/

[indigoman]

Outstanding job i personally am delighted to hear that such an effort is being taking ! The emailed comment that afew turtles was a waste of time and effort on the part of the investigator is what needs too change!

[ssssnakeluvr]

cool!! sounds like they needed the butt kickin they got!!

[snakeman]

We had this spot in jersey that we used to go to.We would find everything.Tons of snakes.But the main thing that was there was spotted turtles.Tons of them!It was easy to catch 10-15 a day.Really cool turtles.I don't personally keep turtles but all reptiles are cool to catch take pics, etc.Now you go there and you don't find anything.This is in a matter of six years.The place is wiped out.I don't think the fines were enough!

[ssssnakeluvr]

no kidding....I have a favorite garter snake den here in salt lake city.....saw no snakes there this year. a friend and I saw yellow bellied racers showing up at the den the year before. I only have one turtle, but would be fun to see them in the wild and take pics!!

[Stefan-A]

Excellent.

[drache]

I'd heard about this investigation while it was going on, and I'm glad they got some of these guys

[charles parenteau]

Tanks for the info that make my day

[Charis]

I thought that article left out quite a bit of info, IMHO. I did find another article on this though.
Black Market Animal Trade Busted - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

[Steven@HumboldtHerps]

It's about time to see some policing where it is necessary!