Montana Guide Banned for life

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

Just wow, the level of animals this guy took illegally is unreal... I fully support him losing his hunting rights for life, I just hope its for all states, not just Montana... (the article says it is, I'm just not sure how good the states are about talking to each other with regards to who is banned...)


https://ravallirepublic.com/news/st..._OdZMqpCq24AI#tracking-source=home-the-latest

 

[antlerradar]

Good riddance.

 

[Lost Arra]

I've always wondered if a poacher even thinks about his hunting rights or having a license. If you kill game illegally, why worry about a license? I'm more in favor of heavy fines and losing the right to own a firearm.

 

[375H&H]

On the border of the Crow Rez?

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

I've always wondered if a poacher even thinks about his hunting rights or having a license. If you kill game illegally, why worry about a license? I'm more in favor of heavy fines and losing the right to own a firearm.

The way I read the article it seemed like he took a lot of the game with just a bow, and that would be very difficult to restrict... But I do agree what is to stop them in the future since they didn't care about laws/rules before...

 

[Carnage2011]

On the border of the Crow Rez?

Not sure what that has to do with this guy being a poacher? You're infatuation with the Crow tribe is interesting...

 

[Carnage2011]

I'm glad to see the courts come down hard on this guy. He apparently felt he was above the law, and that always seems to catch up to people!

 

[Sytes]

From the Billings gazette:

Finally! Lifetime ban for poaching.

https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/former-guide-gets-lifetime-hunting-ban-after-poaching-trophy-animals/article_a05178e4-6f01-52b6-af2d-904220b335f2.html The only aspect that burns me a bit... A person, who - when confronted, admitted his guilt, showed...

www.hunttalk.com

 

[375H&H]

Not sure what that has to do with this guy being a poacher? You're infatuation with the Crow tribe is interesting...

Trying to figure out where the poaching took place as the article was kind of vague...and trying to earn my cred on here by getting to 1000 posts. Thanks for helping me get there mate.

 

[PrairieHunter]

Well to be honest I doubt this is the last time we hear his name. Kid obviously enjoys the outdoors and killing animals. At 23 I have a hard time believing he will never hunt again.

 

[antlerradar]

I've always wondered if a poacher even thinks about his hunting rights or having a license. If you kill game illegally, why worry about a license? I'm more in favor of heavy fines and losing the right to own a firearm.

The easiest time to stretch the hunting laws is during the season. Having your privileges pulled will make it harder to blend in with all of the legal hunters.

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Probably not a great idea to post your poaching activity on an open instagram account...

 

[theat]

I think a lot of you would be shocked at how many guides in Montana have wildlife violations on their records. I know of a handful just here in my county and I am sure there are many more that I don't know about. MOGA seems to not care one little bit that the industry they "regulate" is full of people that have poaching and other fish and wildlife violations on their records.

 

[antlerradar]

I see. He is one of those # Instagram hero's Greenhorn is making fun of.

 

[idahohuntr]

The easiest time to stretch the hunting laws is during the season. Having your privileges pulled will make it harder to blend in with all of the legal hunters.

I agree. I think lifetime hunting bans are the most serious form of punishment, particularly for these hardcore offenders. In many instances courts will rule you are not allowed to even be in the company of licensed hunters if you have such a ban...which makes it very difficult to evade detection. If someone truly has a passion for hunting and outdoors - I cannot fathom engaging in conduct that could potentially put them in jeopardy of a lifetime ban.

 

[MTGomer]

375,

Sarpy creek is northeasterly from Hardin. Good little pocket of elk up there, mainly on private land (or in the middle of I-94) as I nearly learned the hard way once.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Trying to figure out where the poaching took place as the article was kind of vague...and trying to earn my cred on here by getting to 1000 posts. Thanks for helping me get there mate.

Sarpy Creek is west and northwest of Colstrip. The head of it borders the Northern Cheyenne reservation.

 

[375H&H]

Sarpy Creek is west and northwest of Colstrip. The head of it borders the Northern Cheyenne reservation.

Yup, I know where that is.

Just wondering if that’s where the poaching took place or if the animals were shot elsewhere and dumped there.

 

[stealthy_bowman]

Glad to see this guy got significant punishment (not enough though IMO).
Frankly, I would like to see the financial penalties for poaching drastically increase across the board (all states), coupled with real jail time. Too many times these thugs just get off with a slap on the wrist and a laughable fine. IMO, poaching could be dramatically reduced by simply making it a more severely punishable crime, with ramifications lasting a life time.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Yup, I know where that is.

Figured you must. I’m just trying to reach 10k posts.