Missouri Man Charged with Federal Lacey Act Violations for Illegally Transporting Live Deer

A Missouri man has been charged with violations of the federal Lacey Act for allegedly transporting live deer illegally across state lines.  

This case highlights one of the NACLEC guiding principles:  collaboration and cooperation between agencies in protecting people and natural resources.  As this case represents, wildlife crime often crosses jurisdictional borders and requires close coordination between states and the US Fish and Wildlife Service agents. 

Read about the charges and the wildlife health implications of the alleged violations here

Documentary on Shellfish Poaching on Puget Sound in the State of Washington

Poachers are illegally harvesting and selling Puget Sound shellfish in back-alley deals. Washington Game Wardens are on the case, trying to protect natural resources and public health.

You can watch the documentary here

Pennsylvania Poachers Fined Over $55K for shooting 265 Snow Geese Over Limit

The five people charged with combining to kill 265 snow geese over the permitted limit all have pleaded guilty to charges and together will pay more than $55,000 in fines and replacement costs, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced today. 

Learn more about the case here

Washington Men Convicted in Montana Elk Poaching Case

Five Washington state men have been stripped of hunting privileges in Montana for five years and ordered to pay $41,000 in fines and restitution for their role in illegally shooting trophy elk in a closed hunting district on the Rocky Mountain Front and failing to check them at a game station.

The case stemmed from a yearlong, two-state poaching investigation by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks into bull elk shot on private land off Benchmark Road adjacent to the Sun River Game Range.

Learn more about the case here.

Minnesota Bear Guide Faces Fines for Poaching Violations

After a multi-year investigation by Minnesota Conservation Officers, a bear guide faces nearly $4000 in fines and restitution after pleading guilty to illegally hunting bear, deer, and other animals.

Read more about the case here