Texas Game Wardens Bust Massive Black Market Deer Smuggling Ring Texas game wardens busted a deer smuggling ring across 11 counties, filing 1,200 charges for illegal breeding, transport, and CWD violations. Written by Rachelle Schrute March 04, 2025
Fowl Play? Trump Jr. Investigated for Allegedly Shooting Rare Duck in Italy Italian authorities say Donald Trump Jr. illegally killed a protected duck species while on a hunting trip in a Venice lagoon in December. Written by Andrew McLemore February 20, 2025
Jail, Fine, Ban: Judge Levies Whopping Penalty to Ohio Poacher Prosecutors won a landmark judgment against CJ Alexander for the poaching of a trophy Ohio buck. Written by Rachelle Schrute December 12, 2024
UPDATE: Convicted Poacher of ‘Hollywood Buck’ Sentenced to Jail Time Virginia officials said they hoped the stiff penalties would deter other poachers. Written by Rachelle Schrute and Andrew McLemore August 16, 2024
Man Pleads Guilty to Bald Eagle ‘Killing Spree,’ Co-Defendant Still at Large A Washington man faces up to 5 years in prison for four felonies, while his co-defendant remains on the run from authorities. Written by Andrew McLemore March 22, 2024
Outdoor Influencer ‘Mr. Adventure’ Accused of Illegally Killing 3 Bears in Yukon Social media personality ‘Mr. Adventure’ says he is saddened by allegations he illegally killed both black and grizzly bears in Canada. Written by Andrew McLemore November 29, 2023
Infamous Ohio Walleye Tournament Cheater Now Accused of Poaching in Pennsylvania Admitted fishing tournament cheater Chase Cominsky is back in hot water, this time for allegedly poaching in Pennsylvania. Written by Andrew Marshall October 27, 2023
6 Men Cited for Poaching 463 Pounds of Salmon Michigan wildlife officials found the Colorado men with illegal tackle and 40-50 coho and Chinook salmon on the Manistee River. Written by Sam Anderson April 10, 2023
Game Wardens Find 7 Deer Left Dead in KS Field, Seek Culprit A landowner in northeast Kansas contacted authorities last week after finding several dead deer that showed wounds from a small-bore rifle. Written by Sam Anderson January 12, 2023
Utah Sees Uptick in Illegal Wildlife Killing: 1,283 Animals Poached in 2022 Over 130 more animals were poached in Utah in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to the Utah Wildlife Board. Written by Andrew McLemore January 05, 2023
‘It’s Just Kill to Kill’: Texas Parks & Wildlife Seeks Tips in Eagle Poaching Case If you ever wondered why America’s national bird nearly went extinct, this story offers a pretty straightforward example. Written by Andrew McLemore November 28, 2022
Nebraska Man Faces Prison for Plot to Murder Wildlife Officer The 24-year-old will serve a little less than 10 years in prison after staking out the wildlife officer’s home with a rifle and handgun. Written by Andrew McLemore September 28, 2022
Feds Slap Paddlefish Poacher With Prison Sentence Federal courts convicted two men for illegally fishing in Mississippi, sentencing one of them to time behind bars. Written by Andrew McLemore September 23, 2022
CO Officials Use Trail Cams, Seek Help to ID Suspected Moose Poacher The search is on for a poacher who illegally killed a moose in Colorado and left it to die. Officials seek the public’s help in… Written by Andrew McLemore August 16, 2022
