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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

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

Darby man pleads guilty to poaching 9 bears

HAMILTON – A Darby man accused of being the ringleader in what’s been called the largest bear poaching case in state history pleaded guilty to five felony counts Thursday in Ravalli County District Court. James “Jimmy” Harrison, 62, will face a maximum of 45 years in prison and a $250,