To: Free Trapper
The cavier brought to mind a Russian scheme that was uncovered a few years ago.
Don't remember the specifics. In brief:
A group of Russians were purchasing Paddlefish eggs from Montana at ridiculously low prices, repacking the stuff in Russia as "Russian Cavier" then shipping it back to America for sale at enourmous profit.
Somehow suspicions were raised and the USDA did a DNA print of the eggs, revealing that they were from Montana, not Russia.
To: Rebelbase
That sure doesn't shock me.There's a lot of money to be made with animals and their products by the unscrupulous.
For most,honest;commercial,professional or specially licensed fishermen,trappers and hunters it's really a pretty rough way to make a living and they earn every dollar they make.
I've seen some nice folk that just couldn't resist the illegal trade but they all seem to get caught in the long run and I don't think I could handle being put in a cage for breaking the law,personally.
To: Rebelbase
Ha!You read my earlier post where I spelled caviar incorrectly and I caused you to do it,too.
Sorry bout that,think I need sleep.:)
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