Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced legislation that would significantly increase penalties for poachers who discharge firearms near homes, occupied buildings, people, or critical infrastructure while illegally taking wildlife.
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Man Charged with 50 Violations After Months-Long Poaching Investigation
Michigan man charged with 50 firearm and wildlife violations after allegedly shining and shooting deer from his vehicle for months.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Poaching More Than 100 Deer
On Tuesday, a woman entered a guilty plea for her hand in killing more than 100 deer in Wisconsin.
100 Deer Poached, 4 Suspects Involved
Authorities in Wisconsin have concluded their investigation on a despicable poaching case that involved more than 100 deer killed.
Man Admits He Poached 218” 17-Pointer: DNR
A poacher agreed to a plea deal in which he cannot hunt or fish for three years after admitting he shot a giant 218-inch buck out of season in November 2021.
Judge Hits Bowmars in Poaching Case
The couple was slammed with $90k in fines, restitution and probation, and loss of hunting privileges.
Bowmars Nearing Plea Deal with Feds?
The case involving federal poaching charges against high-profile hunting couple Josh and Sarah Bowmar might be nearing the end after years of delays and continuances.
Hunter Almost Dies After Being Gored by Buck, Then Has to Pay a Fine
A Wisconsin crossbow hunter nearly died in January after being gored by a buck in freezing weather; then he was slapped with a fine.
Charges: Ohio Meat Processor Skimmed Venison, Sold It
Eight people face a combined 91 criminal charges after they allegedly poached deer and also skimmed venison from hunters who paid them for commercial processing. The charges were filed in Gallia County, Ohio, against A&E Deer Processing and six men and two women. According to a report by WBNS-TV 10, the individuals face multiple felony […]
Texas Man Faces Felony Charges for Killing Yearling Buck
An East Texas man is facing felony charges for allegedly killing a 5-point buck and lying about it on social media back in October. The 35-year-old man is free on bond but has been ordered to appear back in court to face felony charges of taking wildlife resources without consent and with five misdemeanor violations, including […]