Another thing that stood out was the disparity in penalties for killing a grizz.
Old boy in WY called F&G after shooting at a grizzly that had harassed him several times in a afternoon. The third time it returned he took a shot at its azz with a 22 to “scare it off”. Immediately called reported it.
They hit him with over $25k in fines, years probation, and a year of no hunting/fishing. The DA and judge both expressed sympathy for the guy.
Guy in AK kills a sow with cubs that took a moose quarter out of a tree. Shot it in the back as it was running away. Skins the bear and takes the hide. Did not report it.
Less than $4k in fines.
