NRP Charge Princess Anne Man with Hunting at Night

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On Dec. 9, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged Arthur S. Bennett Jr., 52, of Princess Anne with hunting at nighttime with a light on Champ Road at 5:45 p.m. NRP seized as evidence a rifle, a shotgun, a handheld spotlight and ammunition from Bennett’s vehicle during the incident. A person found guilty of this offense could receive a maximum fine of $1500, may lose the privilege to hunt in the state for a period of 2 to 5 years, and/or may have all evidence seized forfeited to the state.

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December 13, 2005

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov