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Texas man faces charges for allegedly buying poached Montana eagle parts; 3,600 birds killed

A Texas man is facing felony federal charges for allegedly purchasing illegally obtained eagle feathers and eagle parts from two men who poached over 3,600 birds, including eagles, in Montana between 2015 and 2021. John Patrick Butler of Humble, Texas, was identified as a buyer in a federal investigation
David Erickson 11 Sep 2025

Texas man faces charges for allegedly buying poached Montana eagle parts; 3,600 birds killed

A Texas man is facing felony federal charges for allegedly purchasing illegally obtained eagle feathers and eagle parts from two men who poached over 3,600 birds, including eagles, in Montana between 2015 and 2021. John Patrick Butler of Humble, Texas, was identified as a buyer in a federal investigation
David Erickson 11 Sep 2025

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