Poachers Caught!
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-64755-524-5 (ISBN)
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Two conservation officers attempt to chase down a motorboat in their canoe. A married couple illegally catches more than 60,000 crappies over a 12-year span. A duo of poachers run over Tom Chapin’s motorbike—and nearly kill him in the process. As a Minnesota game warden for 29 years, Tom investigated hundreds of harrowing and exhilarating cases. In Poachers Caught!, he shares 36 of his most memorable ones with you.
Throughout his career, Tom meticulously wrote daily reports and was a stickler for taking photographs to enhance his records. So the stories recounted here are as realistic and factual as possible. From the vividly detailed capture of illegal night hunters to the deconstruction of major fish poaching operations, Poachers Caught! allows you to experience each riveting encounter as if you were there.
The tales of true crime are action-packed, shocking, and wildly entertaining. They appeal to anyone with an interest in hunting, fishing, and law enforcement, as well as anyone who’s concerned about the protection of our natural resources. Tom’s writing serves as a tool for educating people about poaching and for promoting ethics in nature. It also yields a heightened appreciation for the wildlife officers who protect our fish and wildlife resources.
Tom says, “I always believed a game warden’s job should focus on this one concern: providing an equal playing field for all who purchase a hunting or fishing license.”
Tom Chapin is a native of Hibbing, Minnesota. He earned his bachelor’s degree in zoology in 1972 from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, after a two-year tour in the US Army. Most of his 29-year career as a natural resource conservation officer was spent in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota, district, where he also served as area supervisor for seven years. Chief among the honors he received include the 1978 Itasca County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and the 1985 Minnesota Conservation Officer of the Year. Tom has also served as adjunct faculty, teaching law enforcement courses at Itasca and Hibbing Community Colleges. The author’s campaigning and testimony prompted the Minnesota State Legislature to enact a gross over-limit law. Known as the “Chapin Bill,” this law became effective March 1, 2003. It increased penalties, including the loss of hunting and fishing privileges, for violators who take large quantities of game and fish. Throughout his career as a game warden, Tom took hundreds of photographs documenting illegal activities. These photos were an integral part of his group presentations, which have both educated and entertained audiences interested in natural resources issues. Tom and his wife, Sandy, raised daughters Colleen, Anita, and Beth in Grand Rapids, where Tom retired from public service.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Phony Figures
The Humbling Hasp
The Wrinkled Motorbike
The Brassy Bruin
The Right Spot at the Wrong Time
The Incriminating Deer Head
The Stealth Lights
The Dropping Duck
The Sunken Stringer
The Mistaken Identity
The Pike Pat-Down
The Chicago Two
The Dead Decoy
The Canned Message
The Dripping Cedars
The Three Amigos
The Empty Freezer
The Elusive Bug Deflector
The Corvette Caper
The Cluttered Shack
The Bag Bears
The Failed Flee
The Patient Hunter
The Crafty Netters
The Caged Critter
The Paddling Pursuit
The Canine Creep
The Packed Pickup
The Disguised Surprise
The Attack Deer
The Vicious VW
The Corroborating Candy Wrapper
The Brazen Trio
The Slow-Speed Follow
The Alien Imposter
About the Author
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 3.7.2025 |
|---|---|
| Illustrationen | Hal Rime |
| Zusatzinfo | Black & white photos and illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 228 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-64755-524-8 / 1647555248 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-64755-524-5 / 9781647555245 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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