Michigan Poacher sentenced yesterday, banned for life

[zacattack]

Guy had 125 counts against him, including poaching numerous wolves, bald eagles, bob cats, deer etc. all in Michigan over an 18 month period. Sentenced to 90 days, 18-24 month probation, loses hunting and fishing rights in Michigan plus 48 other states for life, a $27,000 fine, plus confiscation of connected gear.

Michigan man who killed 18 wolves, 3 bald eagles loses hunting license for life

His hunting season is over forever.

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[Clarence]

Funny, not funny thing is he can hunt one state still?

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[zacattack]

Funny, not funny thing is he can hunt one state still?

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yeah I was curious as to what state that is too

 

[Rob5589]

Banning a poacher, from legal hunting, always seems like no punishment at all. At least they busted him and he is now on their radar.

Just fyi, Hawaii is the only state not in the compact. But will be soon, according to an article I found.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

They should castrate him as well.

 

[MThuntr]

Banning a poacher, from legal hunting, always seems like no punishment at all. At least they busted him and he is now on their radar.

Yeah he'll likely continue once they stop watching him. They should have given him a felony or 2 but I'm sure they didn't as part of the deal struck to get the conviction.

 

[Clarence]

Yeah he'll likely continue once they stop watching him. They should have given him a felony or 2 but I'm sure they didn't as part of the deal struck to get the conviction.

Isn't it a felony to poach a bald eagle? I assumed it was, but could very well be wrong.

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[Clarence]

Looks like first instance is a misdemeanor, after that it's a felony for the eagles.

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[LostArra]

Eagles are also federal offenses. Even possessing raptor feathers is a violation. My brother is a falconer and cannot give anyone even the molted feathers unless they have a permit.

 

[MThuntr]

Isn't it a felony to poach a bald eagle? I assumed it was, but could very well be wrong.

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says 125 misdemeanors...likely all felonies were either removed or reduced to get the plea. Happens all the time with wildlife violations since court is so expensive

 

[wind gypsy]

18 wolves is nuts and illustration that the "endangered" status in the great lakes population is a joke.

 

[JGross1]

yeah I was curious as to what state that is too

Michigan poacher who killed 18 wolves, bald eagles loses hunting license for life

Kurt Johnston Duncan must also pay $27,000 as reimbursement for the animals illegally taken and $9,240 in court fees and costs. He will also serve 90 days in jail, be on probation for 18-24 months.

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Says he was banned from hunting in all states apart of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Hawaii is not apart of that group.

 

[KHNC]

Must be a pretty good hunter to kill 18 wolves in a year. Im not really mad at him for that. But im glad he got busted in general!

 

[neb34]

A wise man once told me "play stupid games, win stupid prizes" I do believe that fits for poachers in general that think they are above the law!

 

[zacattack]

Banning a poacher, from legal hunting, always seems like no punishment at all. At least they busted him and he is now on their radar.

Just fyi, Hawaii is the only state not in the compact. But will be soon, according to an article I found.

I always thought it should be the opposite, make them pay for a license the rest of their lives, but never be able to use it, plus the fine and jail time.

 

[Drenalin]

They should castrate him as well.

Maybe they could offer him a stay of castration for as long as he can keep shooting wolves.

 

[Chesapeake173]

Restitution was 27,000 and that goes to the DNR. Total fines and costs were 36,240.

Also this guy was using illegal snares. No deer stops or break aways. There were a lot of critters that died a painful death because of him.

Not anti snaring, but there’s a reason the safety measures are there.


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[BBob]

18 wolves is nuts and illustration that the "endangered" status in the great lakes population is a joke.

Aren't the Great Lakes wolves (and probably most wolf populations) far above the agreed upon recovery numbers? If the stupid lawsuits would end and they were de-listed the states could run the show and be able to hunt them if needed. Pretty sure the Feds (some of them anyway) would love to do this and end the saga.

 

[Clarence]

Must be a pretty good hunter to kill 18 wolves in a year. Im not really mad at him for that. But im glad he got busted in general!

No doubt this joker was good at his craft to catch wolves like that.

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[wind gypsy]

Aren't the Great Lakes wolves (and probably most wolf populations) far above the agreed upon recovery numbers?

Yeah, but only since the 70's in MN and the early 90's in WI/MI..

USFWS: Gray Wolf Recovery in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan

Recovery criteria established in the Recovery Plan include the assured survival of the gray wolf population in Minnesota and a population of 100 or more wolves in Wisconsin/Michigan for a minimum of five consecutive years. The Recovery Plan identified 1,250 to 1,400 as a population goal for Minnesota. The state’s wolf population has been at or above that level since the late 1970s. The Wisconsin/Michigan wolf population has been above 100 since the winter of 1993-1994, achieving the latter numerical goal in the Recovery Plan.