Alleged Poaching Ring Busted in Michigan

[Ben Sobieck]

Straight from the Michigan DNR comes word of a raid on an alleged poaching ring.

From a DNR source:

"From our raid on St. Martins Island on Nov. 19, 2009. Thirty-one bucks and nine does on the pole. Nothing smaller than a seven-point. Another approximately 10 deer, antlers and heads found on the ground around the camp. A mix of smaller bucks and does. Ten deer without tags, approximately another 10 deer with wives'/girlfriends' tags. Investigation continues."

Two images of the meat pole are attached.

As always, Deer & Deer Hunting condemns all poaching. As such, poaching should not be confused with hunting. Hunters abide not only by the laws of their area, but by a personal code of ethics that is respectful to their quarry and their environment. Poachers commit acts of wanton destruction without regard to law or ethics.

[ranwin33]

Good lord that's an incredible number of deer.
 
Unfortunately they'll probably just get a fine and suspension of hunting privaleges.  Which won't keep them from doing it again next year.

[Goose]

Wow, what a shame.

[eagle eye]

I just do not understand what makes a person or group of people do such things. This truly sickens me to the core

[whitetailtime]

How sad is that. Same here eagle eye, it sickens me.

[gunther89]

What a shame, they need to lock them up and throw away the key!

[Bowtechian]

I just hope they go in front of a Judge that feels the same way about poaching as we do. Blatant disrespect for anyone or anything.

[swamp ghost]

It happens in every county in MI. Sickening.

[Marc Anthony]

UNREAL! DISCUSTING.

[DeerCamp]

such a shame