Author Topic: Just in from NH Fish & Game (Read 4602 times)

Troutpursuit · « **on:** Jan 30, 2012, 02:51 PM »

January 30, 2012

BOBHOUSE BREAK-INS!

CONCORD, N.H. -- After several incidents in which bobhouses were forcibly entered and gear stolen last week, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials are advising ice anglers to be aware that this activity is going on, to not leave items of value in their bobhouses, and to report suspicious activity to authorities.

The bobhouse break-ins have not been restricted to a single locality -- shanties on two different bodies of water have been targeted. Incidents occurred this week on 19 Mile Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro and on Loon Lake in Freedom, N.H. Both were areas where a vehicle could be driven out onto the ice. The perpetrators pried locks off the bobhouse doors to gain access. Power ice augers, heaters and tip-ups were among the items stolen.

"The thefts are a serious legal violation and a real breach of trust for people who for years have believed their property would be safe in a community space," said Fish and Game Conservation Officer Alex Lopanshanski. "In several of the cases, the fishing gear had sentimental value because it had been passed down in the family for many years."

The N.H. Fish and Game Department is actively investigating the break-ins in conjunction with local police departments. Anyone who has information on the incidents, or who has witnessed suspicious activity, is being asked to contact N.H. Fish and Game Dispatch at 603-271-3361 or the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 603-539-2284.

"In the meantime, please be sure to remove valuable gear from your bobhouse when you leave, and call if you see any suspicious activity," said Lopanshanski.

coldsteel · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 02:53 PM »

thanks for posting this!!! People are such scum bags, get a flippin job and earn things it means more that way, and leave everyone else things alone.

Rando5512 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 03:01 PM »

Just got this update on Facebook, scumbags for sure!

meatandmetal · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 03:02 PM »

I thought the members might want to see this. We can't get away from them.

BOBHOUSE BREAK-INS!

CONCORD, N.H. -- After several incidents in which bobhouses were forcibly
entered and gear stolen last week, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
officials are advising ice anglers to be aware that this activity is going on,
to not leave items of value in their bobhouses, and to report suspicious
activity to authorities.

The bobhouse break-ins have not been restricted to a single locality -- shanties
on two different bodies of water have been targeted. Incidents occurred this
week on 19 Mile Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro and on Loon Lake in
Freedom, N.H. Both were areas where a vehicle could be driven out onto the ice.
The perpetrators pried locks off the bobhouse doors to gain access. Power ice
augers, heaters and tip-ups were among the items stolen.

"The thefts are a serious legal violation and a real breach of trust for people
who for years have believed their property would be safe in a community space,"
said Fish and Game Conservation Officer Alex Lopanshanski. "In several of the
cases, the fishing gear had sentimental value because it had been passed down in
the family for many years."

The N.H. Fish and Game Department is actively investigating the break-ins in
conjunction with local police departments. Anyone who has information on the
incidents, or who has witnessed suspicious activity, is being asked to contact
N.H. Fish and Game Dispatch at 603-271-3361 or the Carroll County Sheriff's
Office at 603-539-2284.

"In the meantime, please be sure to remove valuable gear from your bobhouse when
you leave, and call if you see any suspicious activity," said Lopanshanski.

No further information is available at this time.

SmellsLikeFishNH · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 03:07 PM »

A douchebag says what?

Grrrr makes me so mad!

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 03:18 PM »

I put mine on 19 Friday night. Couple guys there were telling me a bunch got broke into. I hope the dirtbags get what's coming to em!

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 03:22 PM »

I am all for vigilante justice! Hate a thief!

jethro · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 04:55 PM »

My home got B&E'd last tuesday. 2nd time in 5 years. I can understand the meth-heads that want my wifes jewlrey and our spare change, but a bobhouse with fishing gear... it's not like they can sell this stuff, so they are actually going to use it? Who can go out and use all this stolen gear and sleep at night? I just don't understand how that kind of mind works.

DU4LIFE · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 05:15 PM »

Well they are dumb enough to steal our equipment , maybe they will be dumb enough to post the items for sale on craigslist or other local ads (and get busted). If my equipment was stolen I would be checking all the papers or ads to see if the dumb arse was trying to sell it. It sucks you cant leave your stuff LOCKED up without vandals messing with it. On the other hand I personally will not leave high value items sitting in my fish house unattended, everything is worth way to much and I couldnt afford to replace it.

Brewdok · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 05:39 PM »

If your gear is stolen don't forget to check the local pawn shops that is where these drug addicts go for quick money they don't care how much they get as long as they can get high.

ward279 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 05:45 PM »

scumbags that is all i have .i hope they catch them

surflizard · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 05:48 PM »

Sorry to hear that Doc, no one should have to suffer from that once, never mind twice ! I pity the fool who tries it here, if the dog don't slow em down, the Mossberg will !

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 05:50 PM »

I hear that Surf! A case of lead poisoning will keep em from doing it again.

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 06:00 PM »

Sorry to hear Doc. Karma man, Karma.

I personally don't keep anything in my bobhouse. It means alot of carrying back and forth and re-setting back up everyday but at least I still have my stuff.

JIGGIN.

NH Fishin Fool · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 06:35 PM »

I bet a well placed bear trap inside the door would deter them from doing other break-ins!

got1 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 06:58 PM »

pretty weak.

Dispy · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 07:00 PM »

Quote from: NH Fishin Fool on Jan 30, 2012, 06:35 PM

I bet a well placed bear trap inside the door would deter them from doing other break-ins!

Charles Bronson style

Oddfish · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 07:03 PM »

If I catch them there will not be a report filed, but the looting will stop.................. ............

Oddfish

winnisquam guy · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 07:20 PM »

had a bobhouse broken into a few years back, they stole all the good gear i left behind, now, it all goes home and i learn to travel lite

meatandmetal · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 06:52 AM »

Duct tape them to a chair and drill holes in a circle around them on warm sunny day. Then watch them drop. Chum for our fish.

Ballbag · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 07:53 AM »

Don't ever want anyone to fall through the ice but I wouldn't care if a thief a did! No good buggers! 🚓

jethro · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 07:59 AM »

Quote from: surflizard on Jan 30, 2012, 05:48 PM

Sorry to hear that Doc, no one should have to suffer from that once, never mind twice ! I pity the fool who tries it here, if the dog don't slow em down, the Mossberg will !

Oh, I'm sure my dog slowed them down... by demanding to have her belly patted.

troutnailer · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 09:07 AM »

I like the bear trap idea. Only problem is you'll be the one who goes to jail or get sued or both.

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 09:37 AM »

Quote from: troutnailer on Jan 31, 2012, 09:07 AM

I like the bear trap idea. Only problem is you'll be the one who goes to jail or get sued or both.

Sad isn't it.

jethro · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 09:38 AM »

Quote from: troutnailer on Jan 31, 2012, 09:07 AM

I like the bear trap idea. Only problem is you'll be the one who goes to jail or get sued or both.

Yep. It's a shame, but there is only one real, surefire line of defense against these jerks. A good insurance policy.

icefshninnh · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 10:24 AM »

wmur flashed across the tv screen this morn meridth was hit too

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 11:27 AM »

Check out the Circus thread.

JIGGIN.

NHSlabbinCabin · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 01:43 PM »

Stick a bear banger on the bottom of your door. That'll get their attention.

rainbowslayer · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 03:49 PM »

Its such a shame that this is happening. Sorry to anyone that has lost gear. I know i would flip if i lost some of the gear i have since i still have gear from the first time I ever went ice fishing with my pops. You guys know what i am talking about the old faithful

xcrashxboox · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 31, 2012, 06:43 PM »

Officials should do a Bait House just Like the show Bait Car.

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Author Topic: Just in from NH Fish & Game (Read 4602 times)

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