Man Commits Several Hunting Violations – Name Released

A Pennsylvania man was recently ordered to pay $5,180 in fines and restitution for misdemeanor big-game hunting violations in four Montana counties.

29 year old John Feuch of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to buying a resident license for non-resident use during the 2010 big game hunting season. He was fined $1,035 for that violation.

· In Park County, Feucht was ordered to pay $3,340 in fines and restitution for killing and possessing a bull elk in 2010, a bull elk in 2011, a white-tailed deer buck in 2010, and a white-tailed deer buck in 2011 without valid licenses.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Warden Todd Anderson of Glasgow said Feucht also used resident licenses as a non-resident while hunting these animals.

· In Gallatin County , Feucht also pleaded guilty to purchasing a resident big-game license for non-resident use. He was fined $135 for that violation.

· In Lewis and Clark County Justice Court in Helena, Feucht pleaded guilty and paid fines totaling $670 for purchasing a resident elk license and elk permit for non- resident use.

In addition, Feucht lost his hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for 24 months in Montana and the 38 other states participating in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.