Poaching in Malibu - Pt. Dume MPA

[dytis-sm]

A friend has been witnessing the repeat visit of poachers south of El Matador State Beach. That is Marine Reserve yet the two characters in the attached pictures seem to come over and help themselves to some of the protected population. Although innocent until proven guilty, jumping off a boat carrying a spear gun in an MPA is a bit blatant. They only left because they noticed our friend taking pictures.

I love hunting but that is shoving it in the face of legit hunters who go into great pains to reach the legal catch...For those that know these people, just let them know that they are not welcomed at Pt. Dume.

I am sure they tell all their friends about their "secret spot" ;-)

 

[red_instead]

You forward this to CDFW?

 

[dytis-sm]

The friend that took the pictures in front of his house (confirmed to be in the Marine Reserve) has reported it. I posted it here in case anyone recognizes these guys

 

[drbill]

Kudos to your friend for reporting it and you for posting it here

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Share it on Facebook as well.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I sent the link to this thread to DFW. This was their reply;

Thanks for the information. I have forwarded the information you provided to the area supervisor for further investigation.

Thanks for your support,
Mike

Lieutenant Michael Milotz
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Law Enforcement Division
CalTIP Coordinator
1416 9th Street, Room 1326
Sacramento, CA. 95814
916-654-1485 (office)
Michael.Milotz@wildlife.ca.gov

 

[NotarPilot]

Outstanding work....These photos will go a long way in helping DFW.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Great work!
I wish more people would grow a pair and take action like you did.

 

[geoff w]

The pictures came from Facebook. When I talked to our friend today who took the pictures, I gave him phone numbers for the local F&G guys. In the past, I was told if all else fails, call 9-1-1 and they will connect to the same F&G number the CALTIP hotline goes to.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

We appreciate the information and pictures regarding the MPA near El Matador. If you would like, I can fill you in on the details of the closure. Feel free to give me a call on my cell 805-804-7646

Best Regards,

Daniel Lengning
Game Warden, P/V Swordfish
CA Deparment of Fish and Wildlife
(805)804-7646