Indiana extremist arrested for harassing hunters (11/21/2003)

An Indiana man may soon find himself behind bars after being arrested for harassing waterfowl hunters. Hunter harassment laws, modeled after draft legislation created by the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, make it illegal to disrupt lawful hunting in Indiana and all 50 states.

The anti-hunter, whose name was withheld pending further investigation, was arrested for hunter harassment, vandalism and theft. The man, agitated that shooting had awakened him and that sportsmen were killing "his ducks," continuously yelled at waterfowl hunters on the St. Joseph River in Indiana. He also allegedly let air out of the sportsmen's truck tire and took money from the vehicle.

The man faces up to a $500 fine and jail time.

What should you do?

What if this happened to you? Are you ready to come face to face with an anti-hunter while you're in the field? Do you know how to handle yourself? Here are some important tips to remember:

• Report the incident to the authorities as soon as possible
• Have an accurate description of the protestor, license plate number and vehicle identification
• Remain calm and rational
• Be prepared to file harassment charges
• Remember that any law officer can enforce this law

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