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Illegal fishing in Kentucky involves harvesting 300k pounds of catfish

A poaching case that included illegal fishing just across the Ohio River from southern Illinois involves illegal harvest of more than 300,000 pounds of catfish.<br ...

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Illegal fishing in Kentucky involves harvesting 300k pounds of catfish

A poaching case that included illegal fishing just across the Ohio River from southern Illinois involves illegal harvest of more than 300,000 pounds of catfish. Kentucky wildlife officials reported that a 10-month multiagency investigation identified 25 individuals to be charged with a range of violations in connection with the illegal commercial harvest and sale of ...

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