Vandalism Kills 15,000 Hatchery Trout

Mink Islander · 12-22-2010, 11:56 AM

From the NH Fish and Game.... No doubt the work of some misguided teenagers. Hope they get caught.

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CONTACT:
CO Todd Szewczyk: 603-271-3361
Lt. Craig Morrocco: 603-271-3361
Lt. Robert Bryant: 603-271-3127
December 22, 2010

VANDALISM KILLS 15,000 HATCHERY TROUT; INFORMATION SOUGHT

MILFORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game and Milford Police departments are looking for any information regarding an act of vandalism that occurred at the Milford Fish Hatchery. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2010, a water pumping station located off North River Road in Milford, N.H., was broken into. During the break-in, a water pump was shut off, resulting in the mortality of approximately 15,000 rainbow trout at the hatchery. These fish were to be stocked this spring by Fish and Game for anglers to enjoy across the Monadnock Region.

“The pump station is located in a popular recreational area, so we are hopeful that anyone who has any information regarding this incident will come forward,” said Conservation Officer Lt. Craig Morrocco.

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers and the Milford Police Department are conducting a joint investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to please call the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 603-271-3361 or the Milford Police Department at 603-249-0630. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the Operation Game Thief 24-hour hotline at: 1-800-344-4262, or report online at http://www.HuntNH.com/OGT.

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NBR · 12-22-2010, 12:36 PM

Might have been PETA.

Pineedles · 12-22-2010, 12:58 PM

I just got that news release from F&G as my first message from them, since signing up this morning. How awful! Hope the catch the perps.

12-22-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Vandalism Kills 15,000 Hatchery Trout From the NH Fish and Game.... No doubt the work of some misguided teenagers. Hope they get caught. News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Phone: (603) 271-3211 Email: info@wildlife.nh.gov For information and online licenses, visit http://www.wildnh.com * * * * * * * CONTACT: CO Todd Szewczyk: 603-271-3361 Lt. Craig Morrocco: 603-271-3361 Lt. Robert Bryant: 603-271-3127 December 22, 2010 VANDALISM KILLS 15,000 HATCHERY TROUT; INFORMATION SOUGHT MILFORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game and Milford Police departments are looking for any information regarding an act of vandalism that occurred at the Milford Fish Hatchery. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2010, a water pumping station located off North River Road in Milford, N.H., was broken into. During the break-in, a water pump was shut off, resulting in the mortality of approximately 15,000 rainbow trout at the hatchery. These fish were to be stocked this spring by Fish and Game for anglers to enjoy across the Monadnock Region. “The pump station is located in a popular recreational area, so we are hopeful that anyone who has any information regarding this incident will come forward,” said Conservation Officer Lt. Craig Morrocco. New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers and the Milford Police Department are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. Anyone with information is asked to please call the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 603-271-3361 or the Milford Police Department at 603-249-0630. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the Operation Game Thief 24-hour hotline at: 1-800-344-4262, or report online at http://www.HuntNH.com/OGT. - ### - -- Copyright 2010 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301. Comments or questions concerning this list should be directed to jane.vachon@wildlife.nh.gov. Last edited by Mink Islander; 12-22-2010 at 03:22 PM. Reason: dropping extraneous info.

12-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#2
NBR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Vandals Might have been PETA.

12-22-2010, 12:58 PM	#3
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,536 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	I just got that news release from F&G as my first message from them, since signing up this morning. How awful! Hope the catch the perps.