Zackery Brandon Barfield, a charter boat captain from Panama City, was sentenced to 30 days in prison and fined $51,000 for violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Between 2022 and 2023, Barfield poisoned and shot multiple bottlenose dolphins out of frustration with them consuming red snapper from fishing lines. He used methomyl, a highly toxic pesticide, in baitfish to harm the dolphins, and at times fired a shotgun while children and other fishermen were present. This behavior led to a significant investigation and Barfield's guilty plea to three counts earlier this year.
Zackery Brandon Barfield was sentenced to prison for poisoning and shooting bottlenose dolphins out of frustration, violating federal environmental laws.
Barfield's actions included using methomyl poison targeting dolphins, showcasing disregard for marine life and environmental protection regulations.
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