Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Troopers spot troller out of bounds at Yakutat

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 5/6/13, while conducting an aerial patrol over Yakutat Bay for a spring commercial troll fishery, Yakutat Wildlife Troopers observed a vessel actively trolling approximately two miles into an area not open to commercial trolling. Troopers made note of the vessel and contacted the operator upon its return to the Yakutat boat harbor. Investigation revealed Mark Sappington, 49, of Yakutat, engaged in commercial trolling for salmon in a closed season. The proceeds of his catch were seized and Sappington was issued a summons for a mandatory appearance in Yakutat District Court.

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