California Night Poaching Suspects Arrested in San Luis Obispo County
CDFW uses aircraft, night-vision technology, and multi-agency teamwork to catch alleged poachers targeting wild pigs after dark
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Two Harrison Men Convicted in Multi-County Montana Hunting Violations Case
Illegal hunting activities spanning Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin counties end with convictions and hunting privilege suspensions
Michigan Hunter Faces 50 Firearm and Wildlife Charges After Alleged Nighttime Deer Poaching
Michigan DNR says investigation began with a Report All Poaching tip and uncovered months of alleged illegal hunting activity in Clinton and Gratiot counties.
Texas Game Wardens Uncover Freezers Filled with Protected Wildlife After Anonymous Tip
Operation Game Thief report leads to multiple wildlife charges, highlighting the importance of following Texas hunting and wildlife possession laws.
Idaho Poaching Case Ends With Prison Sentence and Lifetime Hunting Ban for Pocatello Man
A southeastern Idaho man has been sentenced to prison and permanently lost his hunting privileges after investigators uncovered an illegal guiding and poaching operation responsible for multiple unlawful big game kills. The case highlights the serious consequences Idaho courts can impose for wildlife crimes involving commercial gain, illegal guiding, and convicted felons possessing firearms.
Montana Trophy Buck Poaching Case Ends with Conviction, Fines and License Revocation
Citizen Tip Leads Wardens to Illegal Harvest of a 182-Inch Whitetail Before Montana’s Archery Season Opened
Texas Game Wardens File 74 Charges in Major Deer Poaching Investigation
An 11-month investigation into the alleged illegal killing of at least 13 white-tailed bucks has resulted in 74 criminal charges against a New Braunfels man. While the alleged poaching occurred during 2024 and 2025, the case became public in May 2026 when Texas Game Wardens announced the completion of their investigation and the filing of charges.