horst Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 DES MOINES - Five Decatur County men were cited with 49 charges of illegally taking deer with liquidated damages totaling nearly $150,000. The charges were filed after a four month long investigation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The charges were filed against Justin Mason, 27, from rural Leon, Jake Mason, 24, from Woodland, Mike Mason, 46, from Woodland, Ron Carney, 32, from Garden Grove and Steve Powell, 48, from Woodland. “This is the largest number of illegal deer I have seized from one group of individuals in my 26 plus years as a game warden,” said Craig Roberg, conservation officer with the DNR. “I do not consider these men hunters. One of these men killed as many as 14 bucks this fall alone. They were only out to kill animals and in most cases left the meat out in the field to rot. This case would not have been made without the cooperation of local landowners and sportsmen.” The DNR found 52 deer heads with antlers or skull plates with antlers. The charges include illegal possession of deer, illegal taking of deer, illegal transportation of deer, wanton waste of deer, loaded rifle in a vehicle on a public roadway and shooting a rifle from the roadway. Carney has pleaded guilty to taking a deer with a rifle and wanton waste of deer. All other defendants have pleaded not guilty to the remaining charges. Roberg said as many as 17 of the deer were taken since August 2004. The charges were based on the deer taken over the past two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DJR Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught Can they get the death penalty for this???? I hope they can!! Either that or let some real hunters hunt them from the roadway.HAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler_gal Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught OMG---That makes me sick to my stomach. What the heck is wrong with people!? Stupid people like that wreck our privelage to hunt... I hope they pay for what they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught "This case would not have been made without the cooperation of local landowners and sportsmen.” That's it. If we are going to get rid of these scum-bags, we all need to get involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDNKHNTR77 Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught wow its amazing the amount of idiots we have that think they can get away with ne thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught THESE GUYS HAVE SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS.I'M GLAD THEY GOT BUSTED,AND I HOPE THEY GET THE MAXIMUM PENALTY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught Beautiful it makes a lovely ending to a horrible story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught I sure am glad they got caught!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught Man that is a lot of deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught wow, what a waste eh. what were these idiots thinking. i sure hope they get what they deserve for this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: poachers caught Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Re: poachers caught Thanks, that brought a smile to my face Poachers are dirt in my book !! too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Re: poachers caught I hope that they get the maximum penalties and more added. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Re: poachers caught Saw this in the deer hunting room earlier. Glad they got caught and hope they get the max penalty they can be given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Re: poachers caught Excellent job by everyone involved in bringing these scumbags to justice. I hope they throw the book at them and put them behind bars where they belong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicks_hunt_to Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Re: poachers caught well they wont be doing that for a long time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Re: poachers caught jail time is in order here, if they are indeed guilty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest benelli_man_84 Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Re: poachers caught How do you turn in a **** fighting outfit? they are on the border of our property and they are poaching on us like crazy. My dad does not wanna start something with them, but I am scared to go sit in a deer stand without a sidearm strapped on. Me and my friend have pistols on us when we get in the woods. He looks like dirty Harry with his .44 on his side. Who can you talk to to investigate them. I suspect that the local sherrif may be involved with them. If any of yall get any ideas, send me a PM. I could use some help. THese guys are fighting roosters, and they are meaner and lower than a rattlesnake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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