Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Sportfisherman told to avoid weir, gets ticket

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Valdez
Type: Sportfish closed waters
On 7/7/10 David Hawker, 46, of Boulder, Colo., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Valdez Post, for sportfishing within 300 feet of the Solomon Gulch fish weir. Hawker had been told numerous times, by the hatchery manager, that he was fishing illegally before the Valdez trooper was called. Bail set at $110 in the Valdez court.

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  1. I've spoken to Mr. Hawker about this incident, and he is adament that no-one gave him any warning, and that he has never spoken to the hatchery manager. It's a shame that law enforcement officials can post anything they want, including untrue statements, in the public domain.

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