Stripping violators of their licenses is not enough--sounds like they are already breaking the law. What's taking away a little piece of paper from them going to do? especially since enforcement is lacking. Someone told me awhile back you could have your fishing gear, boat, car confiscated for illegal fishing practices and a hefty fine levied against you since the ESA--that would be the way to go; then the stuff could be auctioned off and the $$$ used to hire fish and game coppers. I realize this is an overly simplistic "plan", but it's a start. The best way to get the point across is to hit people deep in their wallets. The biggest obstacle would be to make sure funds are not magically funneled into ye old state general funds coffer!

flygirl