Big time Poacher Bust

[Maxhunter]

What a shame all the animals these guys poached. Glad they got caught!

Three Out-Of-Staters Nailed In One Of Wyoming’s Largest Poaching Cases Ever

Three out-of-staters have been convicted of more than 100 violations in what state agents are calling one of Wyomings largest poaching cases on record.

cowboystatedaily.com

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Penalties were not stiff enough. They should be banned from ever owning a firearm and all of them confiscated from them. Never allowed to hunt or fish again in every state and a minimum of 10 years prison time...no parole.

 

[dan maule]

While reading the article, I couldn’t help but wondering how many animals they really poached. Multiple moose and multiple sheep that they were caught with, I can’t imagine the thought process of someone who is that brazen.

 

[Maxhunter]

While reading the article, I couldn’t help but wondering how many animals they really poached. Multiple moose and multiple sheep that they were caught with, I can’t imagine the thought process of someone who is that brazen.

Totally agree. Also what other states have they might of poached in.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

What a shame. They definitely need more jail time!

 

[Maxhunter]

Here’s a more detailed story with one of the poachers face.

Alabama man among 3 convicted in 7-year poaching investigation in Wyoming

An Alabama man is one of 3 charged in what officials call one of the 'largest poaching cases in Wyoming history.'(Note: The story below contains a photo embed t

newschannel9.com

 

[mallardsx2]

I guess they weren’t nearly as concerned about point creep as the rest of us.

I say, cut their right hand off.

 

[manitou1]

They wouldn't like it if I were king... just sayin'.

 

[DRUSS]

great to see they are caught. but wonder how many truely got poached by them before getting caught? glad to see the sentencing but do agree its not enough. they stole from all who wait to get a tag and make a honest hunt out of it!

 

[KHSRanger23]

What a frustrating and upsetting situation that some people feel the need to cheat and scam the system and for what? To hang some mounts on the wall?

These poaching cases unfortunately give real hunters/outdoorsman a bad image, as some non hunters will read the story and assume every hunter is operating like this.

Punishments were not severe enough in my mind. They did not meet the years of planned, calculating, and willful violations that were committed.

 

[Rich M]

I read some of it and the guy put in as a resident when he wasn’t one. He also shot a couple without a tag. Took 10 yrs to get caught?

i was on another forum and a guy ratted out his uncles and cousins for game violations for a perceived slight. They lost mounts and antlers, havent gone to court yet.

are we supposed to save our old licenses and tags to prove our game was legal in the event someone decides to “swat” us for whatever reason. Some guy from SC got his critters from SC and some other state taken over some false accusations… (he was found to be legal)

 

[WapitiBob]

I thought the thread would be about muley crazy ryan hatch and his side chick alan hamberlain?

 

[buckbull]

I thought the thread would be about muley crazy ryan hatch and his side chick alan hamberlain?

I hadnt heard about this. Here is a link: https://www.sunews.net/post/a-matter-of-miles-trial-begins-for-utah-arizona-poaching-case

 

[kidoggy]

glad they were caught. pity we must now pay to house them. wouldn't it be wonderful if they could simply be killed, mounted and hung on a wall in the courthouse.

 

[ScottR]

Court case time of year... lots of cases every single year when January shows up.