Poaching
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Biggest reward offered in some time for info on a wolf shooting- Yet another collared Mexican gray wolf, F521 from the Fox Mountain Pack, found dead in December. $58,000 Reward Offered in Arizona Wolf Shooting. Arizona Reporter This reward was first offered in July for the killings of other collared Mexican gray wolves. Anyone with…
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Yet another story of two-legged wolves taking down elk- 2010 seems to have been quite a year for elk poachers in the Rocky Mountains. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks issued this news release. Versions of it are circulating in the media. News release: Elk Poaching Case Nets Nearly $40,000 in Fines & Restitution. Monday, January…
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Cumulatively they lost $9600 and 12 years of hunting privileges. Another form of poaching that is probably more common than this one incident might indicate. This case shows how difficult it is to convict many poachers. It took two years to catch someone using the bait station after it was first discovered. Is poaching becoming…
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How about slob hunters? The story below has been getting a lot of attention. Wolves, Elk, and Slob-Hunting. What’s a bigger threat to elk: wolves or slob-hunters? By Matt Skoglund, Guest Writer in New West. 12-17-10 With in the condition of the economy and the traditional lack of wildlife ethics in some areas, I think…
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Former gubernatorial candidate Rex Rammel, currently under investigation for poaching elk, told a group of Idaho residents that citizens should organize wolf killing parties and that he didn’t think the authorities would intervene. Not so says the feds: Feds plan action if Idaho wolves killed illegally – AP
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Father and son arrested for poaching two large 6-point elk- Almost twice a week there is a story about major elk poaching in Idaho, often involving important people. There is so much of this we have to question the real reason why elk numbers are below objective in a half dozen Idaho hunting areas. Caldwell…
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Local residents act quickly to inform Idaho Fish and Game- This is a very strange story, but glad for the alert citizens. Why would elk ranchers poach an elk? But they did. They plead “guilty.” Residents help Fish and Game nab poachers near Albion. By Andrew Weeks – Times-News writer Magicvalley.com – – – –…
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Save Elk, Prosecute Anti-wolf Activists You may recall that Blaine County Judge Ted Israel recently dismissed a felony elk poaching charge against anti-wolf activist Tony Mayer, the founder of SaveElk.com. At that time, the court held that there was probable cause to pursue misdemeanor charges for the offense. However, Mr. Mayer’s felony charge was dismissed without…