The Guide (And a possible discrepancy)

This is an ad i contacted them about a couple weeks ago and i was told they would be pulling the ad.

Wild Boar Hunts NC. Stand Hunts Russian & European. (2) Hogs/(2) days. Lodging included, $475. DOA Outfitters, Joe 410-883-2027.

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little info about DOA Outfitters:

Maryland man pleads guilty to illegal outfitting in Phillips County - News - FWP

Maryland man pleads guilty to illegal outfitting in Phillips County

Andrew McKean

Monday, April 23, 2007
Headlines - Region 6
This article was Archived on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Maryland man convicted for illegal outfitting in Phillips County

A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to illegal outfitting and numerous other violations after a Fish, Wildlife & Parks investigation revealed extensive wildlife crimes last fall in Phillips County.

Joe Boyd Austin of Mardella Springs, Maryland accepted a plea agreement this month in Phillips County Justice Court in which he pleaded guilty to five counts of acting as an outfitter/guide without a license, four counts of wasting waterfowl and upland birds, four counts of unlawful possession of illegally taken wildlife and other counts of hunting without a license, loaning big-game licenses and even killing a protected shorebird.



Austin is required to pay restitution and other charges totaling $10,000 for the various offenses. Another $3,485 of restitution will be used to reimburse Fish, Wildlife & Parks for the costs of last year’s investigation that resulted in the charges.



The joint overt and covert investigation revealed that Austin, who is not a licensed outfitter in this state, was advertising via the Internet for guided hunting trips in Montana. His business, DOA Outfitters, informed prospective clients that he specialized in Montana hunting trips for waterfowl and other species. In October 2006, Austin guided two undercover investigators on waterfowl, pheasant and antelope hunts around the Malta and Dodson areas.



The hunting activity occurred on FWP-managed Wildlife Management Areas, Block Management areas, state school-trust land, BLM land and private land. While hunting and outfitting illegally, Austin took over-limits of waterfowl, hunted pheasants without a license, wasted edible portions of all birds, hunted antelope without a license and transported all illegally taken wildlife to his place of operation, a bed-and-breakfast outside Dodson.



In addition to the restitution paid to Montana, Austin has been ordered by the court to not own, possess or be in control of any firearms, ammunition, bow and arrow or fishing equipment while he is in Montana. He is required to stay at least 500 feet away from anyone engaged in hunting or fishing in Montana. He is also required to change all advertisements and web pages that refer to providing hunting opportunities and outfitting services in Montana.



“He’s a common thief,” says Malta game warden Mike Lee. “He was stealing business from legitimate outfitters and stealing the resources from the sportsmen of Montana. This case illustrates the lengths that people will go to exploit and profit from the natural resources of the state, and the sad thing is that he apparently didn’t have any lack of customers who were looking for a shortcut to access the state’s wildlife. Prospective clients are responsible for knowing if their guide is licensed and if they adhere to fish and game regulations.”



Citizens who suspect illegal outfitting or other wildlife crimes are encouraged to call FWP’s anti-poaching hotline at 1-800-TIP-MONT and provide as much information as possible. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards.

guys like that make "Sportsman" look bad, but this guy is more the exception then the rule

I think Im takin the weekend off from crabbing

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The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.

heres copy of the email i got first time from The Guide on July 31st this year

Thank you very much for this information. I'm cancelling the ad immediately and will be looking in to this. I appreciate your email.





Karen Farnell
Business Manager
Sussex Printing Corp/The Guide
PO Box 1210
Seaford, DE 19973
302-629-5060

trust me i sent them a reminder this evening before posting on here. next thing is calling them.

well i work tomorrow till 5pm but i do have off friday. if no responce by 9am friday and trust me i will be on the horn with them. if i have to will be to the owners