From the Escanaba Daily Press:
GARDEN – Three men were arrested Monday in an alleged illegal gill netting operation on Big Bay de Noc, Department of Natural Resources conservation officers said.
The 1,100 pounds of fish seized consisted mainly of whitefish, with smaller quantities of burbot and walleye.
The wholesale value of the whitefish was placed at $860. In addition a 14-foot boat, motor and trailer were also confiscated, along with 1,200 feet of gill net and other gear used in the operation.
According to Debbie Munson Badini of the DNR Regional Office in Marquette, a misdemeanor charge is being sought through the Delta County prosecutor’s office for fishing with an illegal device. Additional charges being sought include felony resisting, obstructing a police officer for one of the men who fled the scene on foot.
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