...outcome from an earlier thread

[noharleyyet]

Michigan Man Fined for Illegally Taking Arizona Elk On His $135,000 Auction Tag
December 26, 2008.

From the Arizona Game and Fish Department:

Michael J. Malik, a Michigan resident, appeared before the Arizona Game and Fish Commission at its December meeting in Casa Grande for shooting a trophy-quality, 7x7 bull elk too close to residential property without landowner permission.

After hearing his statement, the commission voted to civilly assess Malik $14,995 for the state’s loss of the 408-point, velvet-antlered elk. The commission also revoked his hunting, fishing and trapping privileges in Arizona for five years, and he must successfully complete a hunter education course prior to having his license privileges restored.
The commission’s action to revoke Malik’s license for five years has far-reaching implications. Arizona is a member of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact with 32 other states, including all western states and Malik’s home state of Michigan. Until his license privileges are restored in Arizona, he will not be able to legally hunt in any of those 32 states.

Malik paid $135,000 at an auction for Arizona’s 2006-07 “special” elk tag at a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation annual convention. Special tag holders have the added privilege of pursuing their designated big game for one full year.

In the early hours of July 26, 2007, Malik, assisted by four companions, including Arizona elk guide John McClendon, shot, wounded and eventually killed the bull in a privately owned meadow in the Morgan Flat area east of Pinetop. While on patrol, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s wildlife manager in Unit 3B, Shawn Wagner, heard the initial shot and responded to investigate. He found the Malik hunting party and wounded bull in close proximity to several occupied houses where the property owners were upset with Malik hunting and shooting near their homes.

Wagner determined the homeowners had not been approached nor had they granted permission for Malik to hunt on their property. Wagner seized the bull and cited Malik for shooting violations. Shooting a firearm within a quarter-mile of an occupied building while taking wildlife without permission from the owner is a Class 2 Misdemeanor.
After several pre-trial conferences and continuances, Malik was found guilty in the Pinetop Justice Court on Aug. 29, 2008, of discharging a firearm within the quarter-mile limit of occupied residences while taking elk. The criminal conviction authorized the commission to take civil action against Malik.

“This incident is more a private property and public safety violation than it is a wildlife crime. The court and commission decisions are a strong reminder to all hunters about the importance of hunter awareness and safety and respecting the rights of private property owners and rural residents,” says Jim Hinkle, law enforcement program manager at the department’s Pinetop office.

The department donated the edible portions of the elk carcass to Shepherd’s Kitchen, a charitable organization in Snowflake. The antlers and cape remain in custody of the department pending the outcome of an appeal to the Pinetop Justice Court decision by Malik.

 

[Washington Hunter]

Very interesting. That turned out to be a very expensive elk for Mr. Malik. I wonder if the guide, John McClendon took any heat for this? Seems that he must have been at least as responsible for the violation as the hunter he was guiding.

 

[snake river rufus]

Well McClenfon should have known the law and perhaps restrained him.

 

[Delw]

Theres alot to the story that very few people know about, From the outside we can speculate all we want but unless we know the EXACT details we are only guessing and basing our judgements on hearsay.

 

[snake river rufus]

Theres alot to the story that very few people know about, From the outside we can speculate all we want but unless we know the EXACT details we are only guessing and basing our judgements on hearsay.

Which is true of most stories.
That's why hose and buzz feel the need to explain them for us. we should trust their judgement :wank:

 

[A-con]

:wank:

Enough said

 

[snake river rufus]

This is one of those storys that screams "WTF really happened"

 

[Calif. Hunter]

It was probably the neighborhood pet elk. They likely even had a name for him.

 

[JoseCuervo]

Interesting character that Malik is....

Even has his own Wikipedia page....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_J._Malik,_Sr.

While Malik was to be disqualified from being licensed as a gambling casino proprietor, he continues to work behind the scenes syndicating various casino development opportunities as well as managing predevelopment and development phases of new casino projects. At the appropriate time he then restructues or sells his interests to other parties like Ilitch (proprietor of Detroit's MotorCity Casino); Station Casinos, Inc.; Harrah's and others to avoid licensing.

indicate between $1.0-$1.3 million in lobbying expenses were directed to Wheat Government Relations (former Congressman Alan Wheat the primary D.C. lobbyist representing Malik, Marian Ilitch and their various partners from 2002-2005.)[3]. From 2002-2005, Wheat Government Relations passed through $665,000 to lobbyist Richard Kessler, president of the controversial Ripon Society to lobby on behalf of Malik's interests.[

Malik affirmed in 2006, that Barwest LLC a casino development enterprise he controls failed to report to the California Secretary of State a contribution of $26,600 given to the "San Joaquin, CA GOP Victory Fund" in October 2004. After an investigation, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) found Malik's company in violation of California's Political Reform Act on two counts and Malik agreed to pay a fine of $6,500 on the $26,600 contribution.[10]
In July 2008, a court appointed Receiver filed charges [11] in a Florida federal court alleging Malk's involvement in a $2.1 million fraudulent transfer. Goldberg v. Malik [12]
In August 2008, Malik was found guilty at trial of illegally discharging a firearm in Pinetop, AZ

The dude has made some enemies, for some reason or another... A whole page that seems to hate on him...
http://www.theverifiabletruth.com/search/label/Michael Malik

Paradice Hunt Club owner stripped of licenses, sentenced with five year ban on hunting, fishing and trapping


The owner of the Paradice Hunt Club in Northern Michigan, has been fined nearly $15,000 by the Arizona Game & Fish Commission and stripped of his right to hunt, fish or trap in 32 states for the next five years -- that includes his home state of Michigan.

Michael J. Malik owns the 1,000 acre Paradice Hunt Club retreat, a commercial game reserve and hunting grounds, north of Gladwin, Michigan. The high roller, who develops real estate projects and syndicates casino investment opportunitites, is also known to bid on unique hunting tags at wildlife charity auctions paying upwards of $75,000 to $100,000.

Malik was found guilty in the Pinetop Justice Court on 8.29.08, of discharging a firearm within the quarter-mile limit of occupied residences while taking elk. In that case he had to pay a minimal fine and put in eight hours of community service. But it was that criminal conviction which authorized the Commission to take the latest civil action against Malik.

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[JoseCuervo]

And since I am not one to pass judgment or cast dispersions, I just present for informational purposes only.....

http://www.paradicehuntclub.com/blinds.html

Paradice features eleven top of the line elevated blinds, which are spread throughout the 1000 acre preserve. Each and every blind has been strategically placed for observation and hunting, giving you and our guides the best possible chance of seeing the buck of your dreams. Every blind has been fabricated with specific details to make sure your experience while hunting here is the best it can possibly be. All blinds have been carpeted, soundproofed, and heated for maximum comfort.

 

[Calif. Hunter]

Look at these blinds! What does the guide do, besides dress your game? Open your beers?

http://www.paradicehuntclub.com/blinds.html