Idaho men banned from hunting for unlawful killing of bear

Unlawful looking would not pay.

Two males in Idaho pled responsible to the unlawful killing of a grizzly bear final yr. Because of this, each males have been sentenced with jail time, fines and have been banned from looking.

Jared and Rex Baum of Ashton, Idaho, each pled responsible to the incident, in accordance with a press launch from the Idaho Division of Fish and Sport. The 2 males had been below investigation for the taking pictures and killing of a bear on March 16, 2021.

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Fish and Sport officers had found the useless bear on April 9, 2021, in Little Heat River in Fremont County. 
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Fish and Sport officers had found the useless bear on April 9, 2021, in Little Heat River in Fremont County. The grizzly bear had been tagged and was carrying a radio collar so researchers may gather information on it. When the bear died, the collar despatched out a mortality sign.

Investigators found a number of bullets within the bear’s physique, which sparked additional investigation. Additionally, a useless cub was discovered within the bear’s den, which had seemingly died after the mom did not return.

Jared Baum was sentenced to 30 days in Fremont County jail, together with three years probation (two years mounted), a complete of $12,500 in fines and courtroom charges and a lifetime looking revocation.
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When wildlife officers questioned Jared Baum concerning the incident final November, he confessed to taking pictures the bear and claimed he initially thought it was a black bear. After additional questioning, he admitted that his father, Rex Baum, had additionally participated within the taking pictures.

Jared Baum was sentenced to 30 days in Fremont County jail, together with three years probation (two years mounted), a complete of $12,500 in fines and courtroom charges and a lifetime looking revocation.

His father, Rex, additionally pled responsible and was sentenced to 180 days in jail (177 suspended), $1,400 in fines and courtroom charges and a ten yr ban from looking.