Rhode Island DEM officials crack down on poaching violations

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife Outdoor Education are warning of poaching violations.

Officials said a Burrillville resident was fined $1,000, lost hunting privileges for a year and had their gear seized after being caught poaching.

Environmental police charged the person with multiple violations, including baiting deer, hunting without a tag and obstructing an officer…

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