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He could do some pretty serious time if they get him on everything. Anyone have any knowledge of how they can enforce a condition that he have no firearm before he’s convicted, not to mention he’s charged with misdemeanors?
Many more egregious crimes with far less consequences.
“A 56-year-old Pickford man was arraigned Wednesday morning in Chippewa County’s 91st District Court on 125 wildlife misdemeanor charges, following a months-long investigation by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.
Kurt Johnston Duncan faces charges that include illegally harvesting 18 wolves over the past 18 months and killing and disposing of three bald eagles. Wolves are protected in Michigan and are on the federal endangered species list. Bald eagles are protected under state law, as well as the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Duncan, who today pleaded not guilty to all charges, faces:
Up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine for each wolf. Up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine for each eagle. Restitution of $1,500 per eagle and $500 per wolf. Up to 90 days in jail and $500 fine each for the other wildlife crimes. Duncan was served four search warrants in March. Other species involved in the charges include deer, turkey, bear and bobcat. DNR law enforcement detectives said that Duncan was using the animals for a variety of reasons, including crafts, selling, or disposing of them, and stated that he was catching the animals because he could and “likes to do it.”
Conservation officers collected evidence to support the charges and identified additional suspects who are expected to be charged in the near future.
“We had a team of conservation officers that worked well together throughout this investigation,” said DNR Law Enforcement Division Chief Gary Hagler. “Investigations like this require a long-term commitment from everyone involved. I want to thank the prosecutors in this case who worked with our officers. We are happy with the outcome and hope this case sets an example to prevent future natural resource crimes.”
The Chippewa County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking $30,000 in restitution to the state for the illegally taken animals. Duncan’s cash bond is set at $500. Other conditions of Duncan’s bond include having no contact with co-defendants, no possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon, and no engaging in hunting or fishing.”
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18 wolves in 18 months! The dude can hunt. I wonder if he was using the eagles for bait? hmmmm
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$500 cash Bond. What a joke.
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If he wasn't wearing a mask in the woods when he shot them, that nutty Governor will execute him.
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If it were just wolves I would say we should all pitch in to help him with his fine!
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He could do some pretty serious time if they get him on everything. Anyone have any knowledge of how they can enforce a condition that he have no firearm before he’s convicted, not to mention he’s charged with misdemeanors?
Many more egregious crimes with far less consequences.
“. Duncan’s cash bond is set at $500. Other conditions of Duncan’s bond include having no contact with co-defendants, no possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon, and no engaging in hunting or fishing.” It appears to be a condition of his bond. I guess he could have chosen not to agree to the bond, and stayed in the hoosegow?
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I wonder if he was using poisoned baits, or baited traps.
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If it were just wolves I would say we should all pitch in to help him with his fine! And there is that. Not all laws are conducive to order. (from another thread)
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If it were just wolves I would say we should all pitch in to help him with his fine! And there is that. Not all laws are conducive to order. (from another thread) It's a wonder if the McMichaels don't show up and kill him.
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Eagles are predators the same as wolves.
Lots of old timers shot the fugk out of them.
I think protecting any animal on the verge of extinction is prudent, but I can't fathom why anybody gives a fugk about some guy popping a couple in 2020.
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It's a wonder if the McMichaels don't show up and kill him.
You should change your handle to Subaru Forester. LOL
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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It's a wonder if the McMichaels don't show up and kill him.
You should change your handle to Subaru Forester. LOL Why would you do that?
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he whacked wolves , this guy needs a go fund me page .
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Wish they'd catch the SOB that's been throwing out poison meatballs over by the UP/Wisconsin border. It's killed several dogs along with assorted wildlife. I don't get the wolf hate
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$500 cash Bond. What a joke. Correct. They should have let him out on a PR bond, drop the charges, and give him a medal. Then buy him a T-Bone steak and a 12 pack of beer.
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It's a wonder if the McMichaels don't show up and kill him.
You should change your handle to Subaru Forester. LOL Why would you do that? I'm calling you a lesbian.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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$500 cash Bond. What a joke. Correct. They should have let him out on a PR bond, drop the charges, and give him a medal. Then buy him a T-Bone steak and a 12 pack of beer. I'll split the tab wit you, RB.
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It's a wonder if the McMichaels don't show up and kill him.
You should change your handle to Subaru Forester. LOL Why would you do that? I'm calling you a lesbian. You call a lot of people a lot of things. So what? You could call me you or you me if you wanted to be more truthful.
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Wish they'd catch the SOB that's been throwing out poison meatballs over by the UP/Wisconsin border. It's killed several dogs along with assorted wildlife. I don't get the wolf hate You got that going on up there too, eh? Seems to be popular with the anti crowd. They don't care nothing about about killing other peoples dogs and anything else that gets in their way.
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Wish they'd catch the SOB that's been throwing out poison meatballs over by the UP/Wisconsin border. It's killed several dogs along with assorted wildlife. I don't get the wolf hate I certainly don't hate wolves, some here may and probably have a reason. Anyone with half a brain knows that you need to control them, and anyone with a quarter of a brain knows controlling them isn't an easy feat! Add in absolute piss poor political policies and well you have the disaster at hand. Five tags a year isn't going to cut it. No night hunting isn't going to cut it. At least ID has pretty much gone open season year round on them. Introduce them into National Parks where they can't be controlled and we are paying for F&G to kill them is absolutely stupid!
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