CODY MAN LOSES HUNTING PRIVILEGES FOR KILLING WOLF, BRINGING IT TO WYOMING FROM CANADA

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A Wyoming man will lose his hunting privileges nationwide after pleading guilty to illegally transporting wildlife, according to federal court records.

James Sessions of Cody, 59, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of violating the Lacey Act during a hearing Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Teresa McKee in Lander, according to court records and Wyoming U.S. Attorney spokesman Mark Trimble.

Sessions killed a wolf in British Columbia and brought it to Wyoming, Trimble said.

The Lacey Act prohibits importing, exporting, transporting, selling, acquiring or buying in interstate or foreign commerce any wildlife in violation of any law in any state or in violation of any foreign law. The maximum penalty is up to one year imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine.

McKee handed down to Sessions a six-month jail sentence and a $1,000 fine, and suspended it if he meets these conditions:

  • Lose…

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2 thoughts on “CODY MAN LOSES HUNTING PRIVILEGES FOR KILLING WOLF, BRINGING IT TO WYOMING FROM CANADA

  1. Now that’s gotta hurt – taking away his trophy is probably the worst punishment of all. Good!

    This is why these guys cannot be trusted.

  2. ..well..
    it’s something to smile about..
    for 2 seconds..
    BUT..
    a “misdemeanor”??
    ..really??

    idiot needs to be hanged by his “gonads”..
    in the public square
    for at least 2 months..
    ..while the masses throw
    hot coals at his body…

    “blech”..

    I hate people..
    and
    wolves are essential..
    ..you human asshats..

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