So the guy that poaches a trophy buck gets slapped on the wrist and the couple who saves a baby deer face jail time?
Excellent point!
So the guy that poaches a trophy buck gets slapped on the wrist and the couple who saves a baby deer face jail time?
So the guy that poaches a trophy buck gets slapped on the wrist and the couple who saves a baby deer face jail time?
Maybe they are taking it a little far with a jury trial and all but it is a well known rule that you cannot possess wildlife without a permit. There is good reason for it too. A law broken with good intentions is still a law broken. In this case it
is not even a stupid law. That being said,a fine should have been sufficient. no need for all this wasted money and publicity.
This change anyone's mind?
ISDH: Bovine Tuberculosis
I think jail time is over the top, but there is a legitimate reason to not "rescue" a deer, keep it 2 years, and then let it "inexplicably escape" before its put down. Primarily so that a wild deer isn't introduced to domesticated animal diseases, such as Bovine TB which has ravaged deer populations in Michigan, and damage the wildlife here as well as spread to humans.
Ever wonder why the Indians were ravaged by European diseases, but the returning Europeans never caused an epidemic in Europe from Indian diseases? The process of domesticating animals and the affects on the immune system is the most often cited reason.
Just food for thought, sometimes there's more to an issue than seen at first blush.
This change anyone's mind?
ISDH: Bovine Tuberculosis
I think jail time is over the top, but there is a legitimate reason to not "rescue" a deer, keep it 2 years, and then let it "inexplicably escape" before its put down. Primarily so that a wild deer isn't introduced to domesticated animal diseases, such as Bovine TB which has ravaged deer populations in Michigan, and damage the wildlife here as well as spread to humans.
Ever wonder why the Indians were ravaged by European diseases, but the returning Europeans never caused an epidemic in Europe from Indian diseases? The process of domesticating animals and the affects on the immune system is the most often cited reason.
Just food for thought, sometimes there's more to an issue than seen at first blush.
Completely agree
I second that. There are reasons its a law people. Do your homework, it not just a case of "saving a fawn".
A plea was offered in order not to go to trail that more than likely would result in a fine and save the county money. That plea was rejected. Good luck proving you didn't break a law after admitting you new you were.
Art. 1, Sec. 19, of Indiana’s Constitution says:
In all criminal cases whatever, the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the facts.
A plea was offered in order not to go to trail that more than likely would result in a fine and save the county money. That plea was rejected. Good luck proving you didn't break a law after admitting you new you were.
Art. 1, Sec. 19, of Indiana’s Constitution says:
In all criminal cases whatever, the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the facts..