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I don’t see anywhere in the linked article where he is being prosecuted for poaching.
From the article;
Wyoming has two types of trespassing statutes: Title 6, basic criminal trespass, and Title 23, hunting-related trespass.
Monger was cited for allegedly violating the latter.
In either case, a violation is a misdemeanor.
Title 23 trespass is punishable by fines up to $1,000, loss of hunting privileges, and possible seizure of firearms or harvested game.
Title 23 trespass reports are handled by game wardens. Title 6 trespass reports must be handled by a sheriff’s deputy and carry up to a $750 fine.
Under Title 6, landowners are required to post the property, and/or give allegedtrespassers a warning.
Under Title 23, there are no such requirements for landowners. Hunters, anglers and shed antler hunters bear sole responsibility for knowing where they are at all times, and for avoiding straying on to private land.