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Field notes, court outcomes, and recovery milestones for nēnē and other native Hawaiian wildlife. We post when something happens worth knowing about, not on a schedule.

2024-01-09Legal UpdateWailoa River State Recreation Area, Hilo

Hilo Woman's 'No Contest' Plea in Nēnē Gosling Case Leads to $255 Fine

Meiqin Chen pled 'No Contest' to taking a wild bird under HRS §183D-62. The court imposed the statutory minimum $200 fine; with fees the total came to $255.

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Nēnē Hawaiian Monk Seal

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Hilo Woman's 'No Contest' Plea in Nēnē Gosling Case Leads to $255 Fine

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