" I think it's true that judges are typically urban dwellers who do not hunt, who know little about wildlife issues and the seriousness of violations. From what I've observed, the vast majority of wildlife crimes brought to trial are not adjudicated as most ethical hunters would expect them to be."

^^^This all day long. From personal experience I believe most judges do not understand implications of poaching/wildlife violations.

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.