HF03 - Protected Species

HF03 - Illegal Hunting of Protected Species

Any person who willfully hunts, captures, kills, or trades any species classified as protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act.

• Additional penalties may include the confiscation of hunting equipment, revocation of hunting licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in wildlife-related activities.

• Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)

Felony

Sentence: 25 Months Fine: $10,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)

Hunting License Removal: 2nd Offense ONLY Yes Fishing License Removal: No Weapon License Removal: No

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HF03.1 - Illegal Sell of Protected Species (hunting)

Any person who knowingly sells, trades, or distributes any animal or animal parts obtained through unlawful hunting any species classified as protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act.

• Additional penalties may include the confiscation of hunting equipment, revocation of hunting licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in wildlife-related activities.

• Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)

Felony

Sentence: 20 Months Fine: $5,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)

Hunting License Removal: 2nd Offense ONLY Yes Fishing License Removal: No Weapon License Removal: No

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HF03.2 - Illegal Fishing of Protected Species

Any person who willfully catches, harvests, kills, or trades any fish species classified as protected under the Marine and Aquatic Conservation Act.

• dditional penalties may include the confiscation of fishing equipment, revocation of fishing licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in commercial or recreational fishing.

• Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)

Felony

Sentence: 25 Months Fine: $10,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)

Hunting License Removal: No Fishing License Removal: 2nd Offense ONLY Yes Weapon License Removal: No

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HF03.3 - Illegal Sell Protected of Species (fishing)

ny person who knowingly sells, trades, or distributes any fish or fish products obtained through unlawful fishing classified as protected under the Marine and Aquatic Conservation Act.

• dditional penalties may include the confiscation of fishing equipment, revocation of fishing licenses, and a lifetime ban from engaging in commercial or recreational fishing.

• Repeat offenses shall result in doubled penalties. (2 or more offenses)

Felony

Sentence: 20 Months Fine: $5,000 (doubled after the 2nd offense)

Hunting License Removal: No Fishing License Removal: 2nd Offense ONLY Yes Weapon License Removal: No