Just read the article. I sure wish that the judges would quit reducing fines and sentences. A clear defined message needs sent out to unethical hunters that this type of behavior will not be tolerated.
Wyatt was fined $17,200 with another $35,000 suspended. He also must serve 10 days in jail with two and a half years suspended. The suspended jail time and fine may be imposed if Wyatt commits any jailable offense or fish and game offenses in the next five years.
As a part of his sentencing, Wyatt also forfeited his rifle used and he may not apply for a hunting license for five years.
Just my opinion. But an honest man would have admitted his mistake. Harvested the meat, skin, horns etc. and reported it to the AWF. Had he done this, rather than shooting another two sheep, he might have gotten off with a reprimand.
