There are a few fish and wildlife laws as well as state laws. 1 any basket has to be tagged with a name phone number and address 2 a basket can only be attached to your personal property like a dock or house boat 3 game fish cant be kept away from the person who caught them... bluegill, crappie, or shad that is OK to keep in YOUR basket On YOUR property.
theft by deception depending on the value of the purse they are responsible for the entire purse so probably a felony. The rest would depend on the way they reacted when confronted like obstruction or false statements.
Rodney
Tight lines
It is easier to build a child than it is to repair an adult. GOD BLESS