Zen Diving, what's the huge stake you have in this that you're so hot to stand beside this worm? Your argument seems to be "Oh, he may not be very nice, but what he did isn't illegal, so no one should do anything."
I haven't noticed any local hunters speaking up to say they don't want their responsible activities infringed, it seems there's an unspoken agreement that this is a place that people can go dive and enjoy spending a little time with these animals. Up until now this has been respected, but now this punk has made a point to come flaunt his disrespect, because he can.
Bob and a number of others seem to feel that they should indeed do something. If the community there makes that decision, then it's their decision to make. I'd say your best bet is to sit back and let them handle it.
Personally, I get sick of having my chances of enjoying things ruined by punks, those whose top priority is to show everyone that they respect nothing, that there is nothing you can admire that they can't spraypaint, drown out with cussing, or just stand in front of holding their crotch with a stupid look on their face.
I've never been to PNW. I'm not a vegetarian. Never seen a GPO. Not an anti-hunting kelp hugger. I am 100% behind Bob's cause, and I thoroughly approve of his methods. This jerk makes his own decisions to amuse himself by giving the finger to the society he inhabits. The society is now reacting to said jerk, by putting social pressure on him to fall in line. I think the whole thing is really being handled in a very civilized and gentle way, I'm sure it's obvious to many here that there are other very direct and effective pressures that might be applied as an alternative, to show said jerk the practical value of respect. Who knows? A few hard lessons early on just might have helped him get along with the world better than he is now.
Anyway, it's never too late to start is what I say.
