On April 18, 2017, Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division (Roseburg) Troopers cited a Roseburg man following an investigation into several wildlife offenses which occurred on Steamboat Creek, a longtime protected steelhead fish rearing stream in Douglas County. The violations occurred during multiple angling trips during 2014 and 2016.
Jody Michael SMITH, 37 years of age, from the Roseburg area was cited for Unlawful Take/Possession of Non-Fin Clipped Steelhead, Angling Closed Stream (Steamboat Creek), and Aiding/ Counseling in a Wildlife Offense. Additional charges may be filed after the District Attorney's office reviews the case.
Two adult companions were issued warnings. Jeff PASCHALL, 46 years of age from Roseburg was warned for Angling Closed Stream and James CARNER, 43 years of age from Bend was warned for Aiding in a Wildlife Offense.
Jody Michael SMITH, 37 years of age, from the Roseburg area was cited for Unlawful Take/Possession of Non-Fin Clipped Steelhead, Angling Closed Stream (Steamboat Creek), and Aiding/ Counseling in a Wildlife Offense. Additional charges may be filed after the District Attorney's office reviews the case.
Two adult companions were issued warnings. Jeff PASCHALL, 46 years of age from Roseburg was warned for Angling Closed Stream and James CARNER, 43 years of age from Bend was warned for Aiding in a Wildlife Offense.