COCHECTON — On August 20, while patrolling the Delaware River in the town of Cochecton, Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Glen Parker utilized night vision equipment to spot six individuals unlawfully using cast nets. 

With assistance from ECO Erik Lovgren, the Officers approached the individuals under the cover of darkness and observed them using three cast nets to catch fish. 

Officer Lovgren located and seized a bag filled with 17 freshwater fish, including sunfish, rock bass, and smallmouth bass. 

ECOs issued a total of 12 tickets for fishing without a freshwater license and taking fish by means other than angling.