jbc, they "could" make it stronger but in the past that has been an uphill battle and, I figure, you probably know that.

"night hunting" and poaching offenses were piddly-ass fines for years. DCNR could confiscate guns, vehicles and such but it was a pain in the ass and judges usually heard some sob-ass story from the mouthbreathing poacher about he couldn't get to th' fac'try to put bread on the table for his kids.

Those fines finally got jacked up a few years ago. It still doesn't deter people.


So, to your point, yeah, they could make the fines and penalties strong enough FROM THE START if they go to a tele-check system. Anyone who has hunted in other states with tags knows the deal there. Tag that critter before putting it in the truck. Don't and get caught, and your ass is in 14 kinds of hot water and they don't care if you're from out of state, mentally ill, visiting from Italy or whatever.

Your proposed penalty and fine sounds plausible, but it wouldn't get a sniff of a chance to be put into action. Especially for turkeys.