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completesportsman
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Turtle fighting huh? I knew Roy was a shady dude!
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I half expected a reference to Austin Powers Fat Bastard.
Roy
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LAST EDITED ON Aug-24-10 AT 01:27PM (MST)[p]OK I guess I owe you all an explanation and an apology. So to all the members of the MM community, I am truly sorry and deeply saddened by this recent unfolding of events, but really. it isn't as bad as it seems.
Here is a statement that through my attorneys, I have released to the public:
Due to my fame as a turtle hunter and the wealth I have acquired through the great sport of turtle hunting, I was once approached by some individual of a rather nefarious character from my own family and other members of my entourage. These individuals basically took advantage of my good nature and opened up a turtle kennel at a home I previously owned but did not occupy. The name of the kennel - Bad Turtlez - was actually registered to a business associate of mine and not to me. I however did come to learn of their operation and allowed it to continue for a time as I felt that it might actually provide the only way I would be able to actually rescue abused turtles. Once I found out about the operation, I only allowed the actual turtle fighting to continue to finance the rescue of many of these abused and tortured yet magnificent creatures and secure their release back into the wild. Beyond that, I cannot comment on any impending court case. I maintain that I am innocent of any criminal charges being levied against me and that I will be found as such when the full truth comes out through these proceedings. Turtles have never had a bigger advocate than me.
I am haunted by turtles...
UTROY
Proverbs 21:19 (why I hunt!)
Here is a statement that through my attorneys, I have released to the public:
Due to my fame as a turtle hunter and the wealth I have acquired through the great sport of turtle hunting, I was once approached by some individual of a rather nefarious character from my own family and other members of my entourage. These individuals basically took advantage of my good nature and opened up a turtle kennel at a home I previously owned but did not occupy. The name of the kennel - Bad Turtlez - was actually registered to a business associate of mine and not to me. I however did come to learn of their operation and allowed it to continue for a time as I felt that it might actually provide the only way I would be able to actually rescue abused turtles. Once I found out about the operation, I only allowed the actual turtle fighting to continue to finance the rescue of many of these abused and tortured yet magnificent creatures and secure their release back into the wild. Beyond that, I cannot comment on any impending court case. I maintain that I am innocent of any criminal charges being levied against me and that I will be found as such when the full truth comes out through these proceedings. Turtles have never had a bigger advocate than me.
I am haunted by turtles...
UTROY
Proverbs 21:19 (why I hunt!)
>LAST EDITED ON Aug-24-10
>AT 01:27?PM (MST)
>
>OK I guess I owe you
>all an explanation and an
>apology. So to all the
>members of the MM community,
>I am truly sorry and
>deeply saddened by this recent
>unfolding of events, but really.
>it isn't as bad as
>it seems.
>
>Here is a statement that through
>my attorneys, I have released
>to the public:
>
>Due to my fame as a
>turtle hunter and the wealth
>I have acquired through the
>great sport of turtle hunting,
>I was once approached by
>some individual of a rather
>nefarious character from my own
>family and other members of
>my entourage. These individuals basically
>took advantage of my good
>nature and opened up a
>turtle kennel at a home
>I previously owned but did
>not occupy. The name of
>the kennel - Bad Turtlez
>- was actually registered to
>a business associate of mine
>and not to me. I
>however did come to learn
>of their operation and allowed
>it to continue for a
>time as I felt that
>it might actually provide the
>only way I would be
>able to actually rescue abused
>turtles. Once I found out
>about the operation, I only
>allowed the actual turtle fighting
>to continue to finance the
>rescue of many of these
>abused and tortured yet magnificent
>creatures and secure their release
>back into the wild. Beyond
>that, I cannot comment on
>any impending court case. I
>maintain that I am innocent
>of any criminal charges being
>levied against me and that
>I will be found as
>such when the full truth
>comes out through these proceedings.
>Turtles have never had a
>bigger advocate than me.
>
>I am haunted by turtles...
>
>
>UTROY
>Proverbs 21:19 (why I hunt!)
That's what Michael Vick said, and you see what that got him!
>AT 01:27?PM (MST)
>
>OK I guess I owe you
>all an explanation and an
>apology. So to all the
>members of the MM community,
>I am truly sorry and
>deeply saddened by this recent
>unfolding of events, but really.
>it isn't as bad as
>it seems.
>
>Here is a statement that through
>my attorneys, I have released
>to the public:
>
>Due to my fame as a
>turtle hunter and the wealth
>I have acquired through the
>great sport of turtle hunting,
>I was once approached by
>some individual of a rather
>nefarious character from my own
>family and other members of
>my entourage. These individuals basically
>took advantage of my good
>nature and opened up a
>turtle kennel at a home
>I previously owned but did
>not occupy. The name of
>the kennel - Bad Turtlez
>- was actually registered to
>a business associate of mine
>and not to me. I
>however did come to learn
>of their operation and allowed
>it to continue for a
>time as I felt that
>it might actually provide the
>only way I would be
>able to actually rescue abused
>turtles. Once I found out
>about the operation, I only
>allowed the actual turtle fighting
>to continue to finance the
>rescue of many of these
>abused and tortured yet magnificent
>creatures and secure their release
>back into the wild. Beyond
>that, I cannot comment on
>any impending court case. I
>maintain that I am innocent
>of any criminal charges being
>levied against me and that
>I will be found as
>such when the full truth
>comes out through these proceedings.
>Turtles have never had a
>bigger advocate than me.
>
>I am haunted by turtles...
>
>
>UTROY
>Proverbs 21:19 (why I hunt!)
That's what Michael Vick said, and you see what that got him!
AZStickman
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Remember Roy "If the shell don't fit they must acquit".... Terry
Thanks boys
Roy
I appreciate your candor and openess on this touchy subject, I know its been tough on you and the family and it takes a lot of nads to come forward. Given your complete cooperation with law enforcement I can't see you getting more than 8-10 years if convicted and the Feds don't find out about the deaths of the 2 endangered Satin-Backed Mud Sliders taken out by Tortoise #3 in a previous fight. I'm not saying anything about them to the authorities, mums the word my friend.
Speaking of death, in any animal fighting industry, and yes its an industry, there is always death, and in turtle fighting the mortality rate is more than 30%. In an interesting side bar to Roy's story you'll read whats done with the carcasses after a fight. If you've ever wondered where a certain car polishing compound comes from you'll get the answer. But you got to buy the magazine.
Roy
I appreciate your candor and openess on this touchy subject, I know its been tough on you and the family and it takes a lot of nads to come forward. Given your complete cooperation with law enforcement I can't see you getting more than 8-10 years if convicted and the Feds don't find out about the deaths of the 2 endangered Satin-Backed Mud Sliders taken out by Tortoise #3 in a previous fight. I'm not saying anything about them to the authorities, mums the word my friend.
Speaking of death, in any animal fighting industry, and yes its an industry, there is always death, and in turtle fighting the mortality rate is more than 30%. In an interesting side bar to Roy's story you'll read whats done with the carcasses after a fight. If you've ever wondered where a certain car polishing compound comes from you'll get the answer. But you got to buy the magazine.
eelgrass
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Another winner Feleno! It's really good that you tackle the tough issues surrounding turtles. I've cancelled my subscriptions to Mossback Turtles and Trophy Turtle Hunter. It seems all they do is glorify Roy. It gets old really quick.
I can't wait to read the "Letters To Editor" department next issue.
As a sneak preview, I'm working on an article comparing expanding bullets vs solids for the African Turtle Big 5. The results will surprise your readers.
Wishing you continued success!
Eel
I can't wait to read the "Letters To Editor" department next issue.
As a sneak preview, I'm working on an article comparing expanding bullets vs solids for the African Turtle Big 5. The results will surprise your readers.
Wishing you continued success!
Eel
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Eel - all I have to say to you is this: They call me the "King of Turtles" for a reason - I say if the crown (and the glory) fits - WEAR IT!
Good luck with those "expanding bullets" on "Africa's Big 5" - what you checking out yard sales in Johannesburg now too?
Hilarious!
Nice work Feleno!
UTROY
Proverbs 21:19 (why I hunt!)
Good luck with those "expanding bullets" on "Africa's Big 5" - what you checking out yard sales in Johannesburg now too?
Hilarious!
Nice work Feleno!
UTROY
Proverbs 21:19 (why I hunt!)
eelgrass
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LAST EDITED ON Aug-25-10 AT 06:02PM (MST)[p]LMAO! I can just picture Roy spray painting #3 on his turtle.
I laugh ever time I think of Roy spending all the money he has made from turtle hunting (magazine deals and personal appearances) on lawyers! Pay back is sweet!
Eel
I laugh ever time I think of Roy spending all the money he has made from turtle hunting (magazine deals and personal appearances) on lawyers! Pay back is sweet!
Eel
