saying this in the absolute nicest possible way (and with a little smile and surprise).......

"Are you F-n SERIOUS????"

this attitude reminds me of the fuedal system in the middle ages... its not like the guy had no license and didn't pay for a tag, he hunted on the wrong side of the road (inside the state in which he had a license and a paid tag), intentional or not, that's all this violation is... its akin to not parking a little to close to a hydrant or hauling a trailer without proper mirrors, something of that nature... not like he was hunting off-season, no license, no tag, spot lighting at night and all that crap...

of all the things in this world that deserve jail time (drug dealers, rapists, child molestors, etc.), this is definitely NOT one of them... don't get me wrong, not in anyway saying he's right, he screwed up and should pay... but the punishment should fit the crime, this punishment doesn't in my opinion, but clearly i'm in the minority... frankly, if i was in his shoes (though I don't ever believe i will be) I'd be talkin to an attorney and get the fine negotiated down or the charges reduced...