Turkey poached..West Webb Rd in Eagleville

[oldmanelrod]

I tend to agree with 7mm08 about this.
"Wildlife" crimes just seem to no longer be considered much a "crime" by too many judges in TN.

Think about it.
Most shoplifters get away with impunity now, not even arrested, and much of what they typically steal is considered (by the general public) much more valuable than some "turkey".

Now, if this guy was some otherwise more "outstanding" citizen in the community and of the opposite political party of the judge, well THEN, that judge would throw the book at this poacher, including confiscating his truck.

We have sadly become more a country of political punishment than the rule of law.

Understand, the problem is not TWRA here.
I fully expect them to catch this guy.
The problem is the judges and politicians.

I think you hit the nail on the head.

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

As much as turkeys have mocked me and laughed at me I have never ever once thought of poaching them.
People's moral compasses are whacked.

 

[UCStandSitter]

As much as turkeys have mocked me and laughed at me I have never ever once thought of poaching them.
People's moral compasses are whacked.

If they even have one. Anymore it seems folks are on the "if it feels good do it" train. I say that but folks have always been bad/evil. Maybe just easier to find out about these days. 30 yrs ago I likely wouldn't have been aware of this story.

 

[TheLBLman]

30 yrs ago I likely wouldn't have been aware of this story.

Agree. Only the most local people might have seen something about it in a local newspaper.
But then, there would have been no security or trail cam to even know it had happened.

I believe most people are inherently good & honest, and generally follow the rules (or laws) designed to benefit all of us when most people follow them.

But some people are inherently evil & dishonest, and generally do not think any rules (or laws) should apply to them personally. I believe most of these generally die prematurely, end up in prison, or become career politicians.

 

[redblood]

He was quick. Like 50 seconds he shot, collected bird and out of sight. Im going to say hes done this before. He will have a short career trying to do it in the midst of suburbia on the williamson rutherford line.

 

[CritterGitter]

I hope hes got a daddy like i do and he finds out. Be way worse than what any judge could do ! He needs a spankin and his truck taken away to start off

 

[UCStandSitter]

I hope hes got a daddy like i do and he finds out. Be way worse than what any judge could do ! He needs a spankin and his truck taken away to start off

I'm a 43 and if my old man found out I did something like this he would straight shun me Dwight Schrute style.

 

[Gravey]

I'm close to Eagleville but not sure where that is. Hope somebody talks and he gets busted. Piece of crap!

 

[Joe2Kool]

He will be caught. As quick as it happened, the gun was ready. And he was wearing camo and knee boots. Probably had been hunting, I mean attempting to poach nearby.

 

[Willysman]

What a lowlife. Sure hope they catch him.

 

[oldmanelrod]

He was quick. Like 50 seconds he shot, collected bird and out of sight. Im going to say hes done this before. He will have a short career trying to do it in the midst of suburbia on the williamson rutherford line.

You make some good points.

 

[artwork001]

That's terrible he probably went and bragged how he called it in a d made the shot from 40 yards. I wish the penalties were harder on people like that. Accidentally shooting a doe or something is one thing but shooting a turkey out of the truck window in somebody's front yard is low man.

 

[Mista Bone]

It still amazes me how brazen some folks can be knowing that cameras are everywhere these days.

"TURKEY POACHING - NEED YOUR HELP!
The TWRA is requesting help from anyone who may have information regarding the illegal take of a wild turkey in Rutherford County. Friday, April 1, 2022, at approximately 9 am, an individual, seen in this video, shot a turkey from his vehicle off West Webb Road in Eagleville, TN. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call 1-800-255-8972. Please request to speak with the Rutherford or Williamson County Wildlife Officer."

 

[Mista Bone]

Keep spreading the word guys....Greatly appreciated. This was my house and my wife was sitting at the window working 20 yards away from where the turkey went down.

 

[Mista Bone]

All that matters is he can post a pic with the bird on FB tomorrow am and can brag about how good a turkey killer he is.

I gave up my opener for the 1st time in 22 years to drive every back road I could find to try and spit that truck.

 

[Mista Bone]

I drive that road about once a week. It's kinda hard to narrow down a white GM truck, but there's a lotta nosy yuppies moving into the area so maybe somebody will rat him out, maybe he gets away with it. TWRA can be pretty slick so maybe they'll catch him.

No yuppies on this road Catman.

 

[Mista Bone]

They had to have already drove by and turned around. Maybe another camera caught a tag…. These dumbass idiots might be gay?!? Cause if you're married you have a wife that watches the ID channel and you'll realize you can't get away with anything nowadays.

TWRA and State police have a copy of our hard drive to enhance his face and hopefully his plate. Neighbors seen him and said it wasn't a typical TN tag. Possibly a sportsman or another state.

 

[Mista Bone]

TWRA and State police have a copy of our hard drive to enhance his face and hopefully his plate. Neighbors seen him and said it wasn't a typical TN tag. Possibly a sportsman or another state.

Pulled the trigger on his 5th time by.

 

[Mista Bone]

Unbelievable. Maybe the genius checked it in today. Did he have camouflage on?

Full camp.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Wow, that was bold. Hope they catch him and do more to him than just a slap in the wrist.