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BATTLE CREEK, MI - A Michigan man was busted by the Department of Natural Resources while riding a unicycle.

Not your typical getaway vehicle.

According to an official DNR report, the incident occurred in late April when Troy Ludwig, a conservation officer in DNR District 8, received a complaint via a poaching hotline of an individual keeping and selling bass out of season in the Battle Creek area.

According to the tip, the suspect had a stringer full of bass and would most likely be riding a unicycle. Upon arriving on scene the suspect had already left the area, but an off-duty MSP Trooper informed Ludwig that the suspect was about two blocks away.

According to the report, CO Ludwig made contact with the subject, who was riding his unicycle in the bike lane. The suspect was found to have three bass taken out of season, was unlicensed, and admitted to selling bass previously.

Enforcement action was taken, according to the report. DNR District 8 includes Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Shiawassee and Washtenaw counties.