Tag Archives: poaching

How Were Yellowstone Poachers Caught? A Trail on Social Media

Yellowstone mountain lion - NPS

When three Livingston (MT) men pled guilty to poaching a male mountain lion in the northern section of Yellowstone, Park officials did not release details of the investigation. Turns out, they were tracked down via prolific social-media posts.

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Livingston Men Sentenced for Yellowstone Poaching

Yellowstone mountain lion - NPS

Three Livingston (MT) men pled guilty to poaching a male mountain lion in the northern section of Yellowstone National Park at the end of 2018.

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Yellowstone Offering Up To $25,000 for Info on White Wolf Death

Yellowstone wolf, white wolf

Yellowstone National Park is now offering up to $25,000 in reward for information on the shooter of one of Yellowstone’s white wolves.

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Oregon Couple Pleads Guilty to Poaching Bison in Grand Teton National Park

A pair of Oregon residents have pleaded guilty to poaching a bison in Grand Teton National Park last winter.

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New Study Claims Culling of Large Carnivores (Wolves, Bears) Spurs Poaching

A new ecology study has posited a strong link between sanctioned hunting and poaching of endangered/threatened large carnivores.

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