Jessup walked over to a second refrigerator and pulled out another plastic bag, containing four more gall bladders. The four gall bladders in this bag were two or three times larger than those in the first bag. [Agent] Hoang did not want to appear anxious, so he bartered with Jessup for a few minutes and said he wasn’t prepared to buy all of them at that time. “I don’t like keepin’ ’em here at the house and neither does the other guy,” said Jessup. Henry Jessup was obviously well aware that possession of more than one bear gall bladder legally meant they were for sale, and the sale or possession for sale of bear parts was a felony.
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Wow, who woulda thought there was a market for bear gallbladders! Steve, we are enjoying reading your blog. There are so many interesting stories from your work as a fish and game warden. Thank you for sharing them! You are an inspiration to all those interested in your field of work…..and even those who just love animals and nature!
Hi Tracy,
Thanks so much. I really appreciate your comment. I hope you will enjoy the book.
Thanks again,
Steve