Nov 1, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
They Hid a Transmitter in a Poached Bull’s Severed Head Near Billings
Montana wardens found a headless bull elk near Billings — then hid a transmitter in the skull to catch the poacher. Here’s how it went down.
Oct 30, 2026 · Angela Montana
Father & Son Lose 20-Year Hunting Rights After Poaching
A Billings father and son pled guilty to multiple poaching charges — illegal elk kill, closed season hunting, and waste. Over $12,000 in fines and 20-year license loss.
Sep 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
He Confessed Before the K9 Even Sniffed — Cely Lake Elk Decoy Sting
Montana wardens ran a spike elk decoy near Cely Lake — and one hunter confessed before the K9 even got to work. Here’s what happened.
Aug 23, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Six Months, One Super Cub, and a Radio Antenna: Inside a Montana Elk Poaching Investigation
Montana FWP wardens spent six months cracking an elk poaching case — including aerial surveillance in a Super Cub. Here’s what hunters need to know.
Mar 9, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
North Idaho Poaching Case: Coeur d’Alene Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Killing 3 White-Tailed Deer and an Elk
A Coeur d’Alene man has been sentenced in a North Idaho poaching case involving the unlawful killing of three white-tailed deer and one elk. Idaho Fish and Game says the case included nighttime hunting activity involving artificial light and resulted in jail time, restitution, and a long hunting license suspension.