Former guide gets lifetime hunting ban after poaching trophy animals

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A Montana man who worked as a hunting guide received a lifetime suspension of his hunting, fishing and trapping rights Friday after poaching multiple trophy big game animals in 2017.

The suspension by a state court in Montana is recognized across the U.S., according to defense attorney Kris Copenhaver.

Brandon Kyle Schuhen, 23, was also ordered to complete 500 hours of community service for a wildlife conservation organization, serve 10 years of probation and pay $33,050 in restitution to the state of Montana.

Bull elk at kill site
Bull elk at kill site.

Yellowstone County District Court Judge Don Harris said it would be an understatement to say the game violations were “egregious.”

“I want you to know that in the state of Montana, these game animals are precious,” the judge said, noting both their economic value and their beauty. “And one of the very disturbing things to me…

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