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> fish without a permit in the wrong place Are these ecological concerns, ie. protected species or preventing over fishing, or trespassing concerns? I tried se

• s1artibartfast 6y ago
  Yes, these situations are usually but not always tied to taking of species that are protected. This can be tied to poaching or recreational take. Taking fish or invertebrates which are undersized is often a misdemeanor. Repeat offense can turn into a felony and jail time. First time harassment or take of marine mammals can also be a felony. Source: I had a run-in where I was charged with a misdemeanor which was dropped after hiring a lawyer and making a substantial donation to a charity of the Judge's choice, which was a condition of the plea. Really informed my view on the subject.