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NH man cited for 41 lbs of illegal eels in Maine
WGME.com ^ | April 08, 2013

Posted on 04/09/2013 3:41:04 AM PDT by Daffynition

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Maine's Marine Patrol has cited a New Hampshire man for having tens of thousands of dollars' worth of baby eels without a license in what's being called the biggest case of illegal eel possession in the history of the fishery.

Officials said Monday that 41-year-old Phillip Parker, of Candia, N.H., was summonsed last Wednesday in Newport with 41 pounds of eels, known as elvers. Fishermen have been getting about $2,000 per pound for their catch this season.

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TOPICS: Local News; Pets/Animals; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: eels; fisheries; foodsupply
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To: dfwgator

Drop your panties, Sir Arthur, I cannot wait ‘till lunchtime!


61 posted on 04/09/2013 11:36:28 AM PDT by freedomlover
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To: chuckles

Eels are the slimiest things ever invented by God. They may not be the ugliest fish in the world but they are among the grossest.


62 posted on 04/10/2013 3:41:49 AM PDT by Past Your Eyes (Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.)
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