Thirty-seven recruits successfully completed the Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer training academy and graduated today, June 5.
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Wardens Without Borders Case - Texas, Michigan and Montana Men Charged in Illegal Mule Deer Case
A group of hunters from Texas, Michigan and Montana were charged for several crimes in Roosevelt County, including hunting without licenses and possessing and transporting an unlawfully killed mule deer buck.
Learn more about the charges here
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