(KUTV) — Four Utahns had their hunting or fishing licenses suspended after a hearing by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) that took place June 2. The individuals had all previously been convicted in the district or justice court system for poaching.

License suspension hearings take place at the Utah Department of Natural Resources building in Salt Lake City on the first Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. However, because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the June hearing happened via telephone to follow social distancing guidelines.

During the hearing, details of the cases are reviewed and it is determined whether the hunting or fishing licenses are to be suspended of those accused. For a hunting or fishing license to be suspended, the hearing officer…