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Ahhhhh, my dear Job. Here we go again ;-)
Once more, you did not read my post thoroughly. Or maybe you did and did not understand the implication that fishermen would risk everything in shooting a pinniped (interesting you put my scientific description in quotations)
Fact is, if you’re interested in the legality of such a thing, licensed sportsmen (and women) and commercial fishers I’m sure risk EVERYTHING should they decide to break the law. Moreso than “regular” law breakers. You see, wildlife violations are subject to “forfeiture” meaning anything attached to the commission of the crime is subject to seizure….IE if you poach, and have trailered your boat to the launch site, not only are your possessions in the boat subject for seizure, but the boat, trailer and towing vehicle. If a firearm is involved, it too is seized. ANYTHING touched by the commission of a wildlife violation is up for grabs by the state. I do not think this applies to minor fishing violations (ie fishing with barbed hooks in a barbless region, fishing with bait in a no bait area, etc)Serious, yes – but not as detrimental poaching.
I am sorry that you are not versed on the law, but the statement I made about fishermen not being “interested in losing EVERYTHING” certainly covers your wish that I had “also said that a fisherman who shot a “pinniped” should lose everything for that illegal act.” The implication is certainly there. RCW 77.15.070