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Trophy Deer Poaching Scandal: Consequences and Lessons
Tony Zimbelman from Pondera County thought he had the ultimate bragging rights after claiming he bagged an absolute monster of…
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Duck, Duck, Goose’d: Two Montana Hunters Facing 5 Years for 223-Bird Hoard
Well, it turns out there’s a very thin line between “stocking the freezer” and “wildlife racketeering,” and two Montana hunters…
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Big Bucks and Bigger Fines: Montana’s 2025 Poaching Recap
Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported over $120,000 in fines for poaching and hunting violations, highlighting the importance of compliance.…
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Bucking the System: The Weird Tale of Idaho’s Elementary School Poacher
An Idaho man’s midnight hunt at Orofino Elementary earned him a failing grade. Using a crossbow and DNA-matched evidence, he…
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Wisconsin Hunter Lost 10 Years: What Montana Poaching Actually Costs
A Wisconsin man just lost 10 years of Montana hunting privileges. Here’s exactly what triggers long-term bans — and what…
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Game wardens seek information on mule deer fawn killed in Roundup
Gemini said Montana FWP seeks information regarding a mule deer fawn illegally killed by a blow dart in Roundup. Similar…
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Central Montana game wardens report an increase in illegally taken mountain lions
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens reported a rise in illegally harvested mountain lions in central Montana in 2025, including…
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Idaho Hunter’s “Bow-Season” Trophy Elk Story Unravels After Rifle Evidence Found, Officials Say
Idaho investigators say an archery-season trophy bull elk was illegally killed with a rifle—and then staged to look like a…
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Game wardens seek Information on Unlawfully Killed Bull Elk West of Roundup
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking the public’s help in gathering information on an unlawfully killed bull…
