Three upstate men charged with waterfowl violations

DOVER (Jan. 12, 2011) – DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents on Jan. 8 arrested three upstate men on charges of waterfowl violations related to an incident on Indian River Bay in Sussex County.

Ryan W. Moody, age 28, of Bear, was arrested and charged with carrying a loaded firearm in a vessel, hunting from a vessel and possession of unlawfully taken game. Randolph S. Moody, age 26, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with over limit on waterfowl and possession of unlawfully taken game. Raymond P. Paoletti, age 38, of New Castle, was arrested and charged with over limit on waterfowl and possession of unlawfully taken game. All three men were also charged under federal rules adopted by the State of Delaware with rallying ducks – in this case, by operating a boat to cause ducks to fly for the purpose of shooting at them.

The three men were issued fines totaling $800 and released.

Citizens are encouraged to report fish and wildlife violations to the Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section at 302-739-4580.

 Vol. 41, No. 10