Logan Spanel, 30, of Broken Bow, was sentenced on Tuesday in federal court in Omaha for violating the Lacey Act.

According to the United States Attorney Joe Kelly, the act prohibits the trafficking in interstate commerce “tainted” (for example taken in violation of a law or regulation) wildlife, fish or indigenous plants.

Spanel admitted to two misdemeanor counts of the illegal taking of wildlife in interstate commerce.

He was sentenced to five years probation for the counts. During probation, Spanel will not be allowed to hunt, trap, or assist or be present with anyone engaged in those activities. He also had to forfeit a custom 300 caliber bolt-action rifle with a Sig Sauer tactical scope and SilencerCo suppressor utilized in one of the unlawful hunts and pay a $7,500 fine.

Spanel was employed by Hidden Hills Outfitters (HHO), a commercial big game guiding and…