Michigan Angler Faces Jail Time and Fines for Habitual Offenses
A Michigan angler has been sentenced to jail time and fines for habitual offenses related to hunting and fishing. Derek Dermyer, 37, was sentenced to 30-180 days in jail for fishing without a license and fishing while ineligible for licenses. Dermyer has a history of infractions, including possessing an overlimit of perch and taking deer without a license.
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