Michigan serial poacher busted....again👏

Welcome to 4th best day of the week besides Friday.

With that in mind, let’s all take a minute to grab a coffee or whiskey (no judgement) and get into what Tuesday has to offer.

Here's what's worth reading about so far this week:

• Lock him up - Serial poacher back at it 🧑‍⚖️

• Can you see me now? - BC mule deer spotted in high-vis jacket 🦺

• See something, say something - Michigan hunter spots fugitive 🕵️

• Trophy bucks > Trophy bass - A YUGE buck shows up alongside bass fishing boat 🚤

WHAT A DANDY GUY
MICHIGAN SERIAL POACHER HIT WITH NEW ROUND OF CHARGES

Addiction is a son of a bitch and one Michigan man is about to learn that lesson the hard way. With a number of previous wildlife violations to his name already, 59-year-old Cecil Edward Day is about to get a few more.

Day was arraigned last week in Otsego County and is being charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a firearm with a blood alcohol content over .08% and no hunters orange after an anonymous tip came in to wildlife officials.

"An individual witnessed Mr. Day exiting his vehicle with a firearm and shooting at a deer. The individual then confronted Mr. Day, took a picture of him and then left the area," said Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Sgt. Mike Mshar.

Following additional interviews, conservation officers were able to locate two additional deer that were shot and left in the same area, including a large, 9-point buck.

The DNR is still looking for additional information that could bring more deer poaching charges against the accused. Day’s rap sheet includes a number of convictions between 2018 and 2020 including possession of a firearm by a felon, taking deer from a motor vehicle, trespassing, no hunter’s orange and possession of an untagged deer.

Day is currently housed at Otsego County Jail and is awaiting a preliminary hearing.

🦺 BC officials flabbergasted after a deer is spotted sporting a high-vis jacket. We often hear stories of deer and other animals sporting peculiar objects, most of which are accidental in nature. Whether it be a deer with a pumpkin on its head or an elk tangled in a swing set, the truth is, wildlife gets ensnared by the trappings of our presence all the time. That said, this one particular incident in northern BC seems to be more of an act of dress-up than accidental incidence.

A BC woman was stopped in her tracks when she spotted a high-visibility jacket moving into the woods alongside a road in her community. Half expecting it to be worn by a construction worker, she was shocked to see it adorned by a mule deer. She quickly noted that the animal was wearing a jacket that was zipped up and secured to the animal - something a human had to assist in doing.

"They're everywhere around town, but this one was wearing high-vis. I did a double, triple take like, 'Wait, what am I actually seeing here?'" Arnold told CTV News.

Now Arnold and conservation officers are on the hunt for more information about how and why this animal ended up in the jacket. Sgt. Eamonn McArthur with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service has been scratching his head about the incident and worries that it could soon become problematic for the deer.

"I don't even want to speculate on how that might have happened. They're not predisposed to wearing clothes" he says. "Even if you can get close enough to the wildlife to put it in a sweater or a jacket or boots or what have you, we recommend highly against that."

As of right now, officers are hoping they can spot the deer, tranquilize the animal and safely remove the jacket. Anyone with information about the deer or the fashionista that dressed it, is urged to contact the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

🚔 Deer hunter helps Michigan state troopers catch fugitive on opening morning. It wasn’t ‘just another day in the deer woods’ for one Michigan man after his instincts helped police capture a wanted man. 

After noticing an unknown man eyeing his ATV ‘suspiciously’, the hunter felt compelled to call the police during Michigan’s opening day of rifle season. As it would turn out, the suspicious man had just finished continually ramming his girlfriend’s vehicle while she was inside of it and later fled into the woods to hide from police. 

Following the call, state troopers were able to catch up with the man accused of also causing a multi-vehicle crash, which saw his vehicle go off the roadway.  The 28-year-old man has since been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including assault with a vehicle.

“Officers advised they are grateful to the hunter for quickly contacting 911 and helping law enforcement track down this dangerous individual,” state police said. “As deer hunting season begins, we are reminding outdoor enthusiasts to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.” 

1. Destitutus ventis, remos adhibere (translation)

2. When trying to make good time, I try to focus on the good part rather than the time part.

3. The courage to attempt is life’s secret sauce.

4. Endless hope > Hopeless end 🙏

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🏊 Trophy buck > Trophy bass. A young fisherwoman spotted a trophy out on the water, it just happened to not be the species she was after. While bass fishing, a big ol’ buck cruised by just inches from her boat as her phone’s camera rolled. She noted that she believed the buck was suffering from either CWD or EHD based on how the deer looked and added when he got back to shore.

Oh, and one more thing…