State: Men poached walleye

HURON — Ohio wildlife agents recently announced the closure of a local fish poaching case. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' wildlife division stated that court cases against 10 anglers accused of double tripping, an illegal practice in which anglers avoid the daily bag limit by taking multiple trips onto the lake on the same day. Four Ohioans were charged with possessing walleye over the limit, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. They all waived the cases and paid $210 in fines and costs. Six out-of-state fishermen were charged with possessing walleye over the limit while away from a permanent residence. They all waived the cases and paid $310 in fines and costs. The daily bag limit for walleye caught on Lake Erie is six. Individual fish must be at least 15 inches in length. "The division of wildlife is dedicated to enforcing laws that protect Ohio's wildlife," a media release from the department states. Anyone who has information about wildlife poaching can call 1-800-762-2437. All caller information can be kept anonymous. Information that results in conviction of a wildlife crime may result in a cash reward.