Dossier
Illegal hunting
Coverage of Illegal hunting in the Nexus archive.
- First suspected felony arrest under 'Duke's Law' follows West Oahu shooting
Authorities made the first suspected felony arrest under Duke's Law following an illegal hunting incident on a West Oahu ranch. The arrest is linked to a shooting that officials believe resulted from the unauthorized activity.
- Reckless hunter arrested after 13 decapitated deer carcasses appear on front lawns across Texas
A Texas man was arrested after allegedly slaughtering at least 13 white-tailed deer bucks, decapitating them for their trophy heads, and leaving the headless carcasses scattered across residential neighborhoods in the Hill Country region. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission investigated the incident, which was described as turning the scenic area into a "horror show."