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Posted the article from the Arizona Republic and got a few who thought it was A-OK to scout with a plane. I hope I get jury duty on these money grubbing pukes. You who are legitimate outfitters should be the most upset as it reflects poorly on your industry.

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It's people like that, that give the fuel for the anti-hunter's,

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Weasels!!!!

GOD BLESS
Charlie Patrick
Eastern Ontario Guided Adventures http://www3.sympatico.ca/chazpat/wildcanada.html

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Personally, I won't hunt with anyone that violates the law. That applies to another hunter or an outfitter.

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>>>> It's interesting that no mention of this can be found at the "REALTREE" site. George has been Bill Jordan's personal outfitter for a number of years..... Wonder how they feel about him now!

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I agree with Agent_Smith whole-heartedly and feel that outfitters are not above the law in matter such as these. An indictment, however is not a conviction. Does any one know anything more about this case? My understanding is that using an airplane to count/spot elk, or any game animal, outside hunting season is within the boundries of the law. USO's brochure advertises the use of planes for scouting and I can't believe that they would be stupid enough to advertise an illegal activity.
I have a vested interest in this since I have a hunt scheduled with them next week! Anybody know anything more about this?

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Saturday, October 5, 2002

Taos hunting outfitter charged with aerial spotting


By The Taos News staff

Oct. 5
George Taulman, owner of United States Outfitters of Taos, has been indicted on federal charges he used an aircraft to spot herds of elk from the air and then relayed the information to his clients who were hunting on the ground.

The act of spotting game animals from the air is illegal. Taulman now faces three felony charges of violating the Lacey Act. Each charge reportedly carries maximum sentences of five years in prison and fines totalling $250,000 for an individual and half a million dollars for a corporation.

He also faces two misdemeanor charges of violating the federal Airborn Hunting Act, which states that it is illegal to assist hunters on the ground from information gathered by an aircraft, along with shooting or harassing animals from the air.

Taulman's Cessna 182 airplane is in the process of being confiscated by the U.S. Attorney's office in Arizona.

The outfitter apparently was caught in a sting operation called "Operation Navajo Buck" by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona Department of Game and Fish which took place in 1998 and 1999.

More on Operation Navajo Buck http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/az/azpress/2002-072.pdf



Edited by - Agent_Smith on 10/09/2002 19:03:54