poaching

Kalispell man found guilty on seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes

Apr-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Carr was convicted of two counts of unlawful possession of wildlife, two counts of hunting or killing an overlimit of game animals, two counts of waste of game animals, and a single count of loan or transfer of a license.

Two Men Sentenced in Largest-Ever Bird Mount Trafficking Case in U.S. History

Apr-10-25 by Moosetrack Megan

$900,000 Fine is One of the Largest Ever Ordered for an Endangered Species Act Case. Waldrop amassed an extensive collection of 1,401 taxidermy bird mounts and 2,594 eggs.

They bragged about poaching. Turns out, they were telling the game warden.

Feb-27-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The case involves unlawful possession of a sea turtle skull, several mountain lions, a wolverine, a ringtail cat, owl parts and illegally harvested deer.

Poaching isn’t hunting, it’s stealing

Oct-16-24 by Angela Montana

In out-of-state news, three Chester County guys— a father and his two sons— just got hit with a whopping 71 […]

Aggravated Assault in Tennessee Deer Poaching Case Results in Felony Conviction

Mar-25-24 by Angela Montana

A deer poaching case in Rogersville involving aggravated assault of a landowner has resulted in a felony conviction for a […]

FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on suspected poaching near Gardiner 

Feb-28-24 by Angela Montana

GARDINER – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a suspected poaching near Mol Heron […]

When Snail Mail Leads to Solving Deer Poaching Case

Feb-08-24 by Angela Montana

Whether it’s through personal interactions, dispatch reports, social media posts, phone tips, or even traditional written letters, every lead sent […]

Kansas Poacher Kills Moose and Lets It Rot After Attempting to Take Head

Jul-27-23 by Angela Montana

A recent press release by Colorado Parks and Wildlife revealed a couple of things – 1. Integrity is important–you’re always […]

Don’t be like Gail and Corey – Poachers busted for killing two bear cubs

May-19-23 by Angela Montana

What is wrong with people?  That is rhetorical. A mother, 52-year-old Gail Freer and her 29-year-old son, Corey Loving II, […]

Idaho man guilty of poaching trophy mule deer in Lemhi County

Mar-08-23 by Angela Montana

JT Johnson, pled guilty last month to poaching a trophy mule deer with a rifle in Idaho during an archery-only […]

Poacher claims he is “addicted to the venison”

Feb-13-23 by Angela Montana

A Michigan man, 55 year-old Scott Kevin Meisterheim, told a Conservation Officer that he “is not the most ethical hunter, […]

FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on suspected poaching near Gardiner 

Feb-28-24 by Angela Montana

GARDINER – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a suspected poaching near Mol Heron […]

When Snail Mail Leads to Solving Deer Poaching Case

Feb-08-24 by Angela Montana

Whether it’s through personal interactions, dispatch reports, social media posts, phone tips, or even traditional written letters, every lead sent […]

Kansas Poacher Kills Moose and Lets It Rot After Attempting to Take Head

Jul-27-23 by Angela Montana

A recent press release by Colorado Parks and Wildlife revealed a couple of things – 1. Integrity is important–you’re always […]

Don’t be like Gail and Corey – Poachers busted for killing two bear cubs

May-19-23 by Angela Montana

What is wrong with people?  That is rhetorical. A mother, 52-year-old Gail Freer and her 29-year-old son, Corey Loving II, […]

Idaho man guilty of poaching trophy mule deer in Lemhi County

Mar-08-23 by Angela Montana

JT Johnson, pled guilty last month to poaching a trophy mule deer with a rifle in Idaho during an archery-only […]

Poacher claims he is “addicted to the venison”

Feb-13-23 by Angela Montana

A Michigan man, 55 year-old Scott Kevin Meisterheim, told a Conservation Officer that he “is not the most ethical hunter, […]