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[Billy Goat]

A buddy had sent me pics of "The Prince". It certainly seems to me like it's not a case of similar deer, but the same deer(s).

Suspected Poacher Arrested After Famous ‘Hollywood Buck’ Turns Up Dead on Facebook

A Virginia man claims he killed a big nontypical buck with a muzzleloader. Locals say he poached the Hollywood Cemetery buck.

www.outdoorlife.com

And cause I know how much you filthy animals like them.


Little meme for the word challenged.

 

[RuggedYogi]

I can’t believe this guy was dumb enough to post pictures of the deer on social media.

 

[Billy Goat]

I can’t believe this guy was dumb enough to post pictures of the deer on social media.

That generally seems to be the actual incentive to poach.


Social media likes.

 

[fwafwow]

 

[MattB]

That generally seems to be the actual incentive to poach.


Social media likes.

I have to think his facial hair scheme can and will be used against him in a court of law.

 

[ArrowForester]

VA DWR

Biologist friend of mine mentioned this investigation to me on Thursday. Would be nice to see actual follow through in the judicial system. Was just lamenting today about all the crap that gets reduced and plead away to nothing…..

 

[Bubblehide]

Gotta love it when duchbag poachers convict themselves.

 

[ArrowForester]

Word on the street says two of his other “big bucks” shared the same cemetery habitat….

 

[Farmer9770]

Talked to a va Dwr guy all he would say is dude is toast. Man I hope so, they need to make an example out of him. That deer was famous, I’ll never understand the allure of social media.

 

[Hunt eat repeat]

I’m not on any of the big social media platforms but I’m pretty sure this is NOT how you get “likes”.

This photo is so stupid I almost can’t believe it’s real

 

[EastHumboldt]

I’m just appalled by the douche bags shooting tame deer.

 

[Swamp Fox]

 

[mt100gr.]

Do people really call them "mounters"?

 

[Squirrel Master]

I had no idea the special olympics had a poaching team.

 

[Dirtbag]

I'm impressed he beat that SEEK ONE guy to the punch.

 

[black dawg]

Very similar one happened here 10+ years ago. Guy posts pictures of very unique buck claiming it came from this other area.....well, many people recognized this deer, and some of them knew he didnt have a tag for this limited draw unit.

Fng shows up to his house and finds all kinds of interesting things leading to solving some unsolved and ongoing crimes in the valley.........

 

[Beendare]

I look at that guy and think, “ WHAT A DUMBASS”

 

[saskhunter]

“I know this deer better than I know my three daughters." - Photographer Bill Draper

That's pretty f'n sad, Bill...

 

[Dos Perros]

That generally seems to be the actual incentive to poach.


Social media likes.

On MeatEater a long time ago they were talking about the psychology of a poacher. It was long enough ago that certainly things could have evolved. But they were talking about how serial poachers may account for something like 90% of all poaching. And that sometimes they catch these dudes and they find massive private collections in barns and such with a ton of trophies. So these dudes aren't doing it for the likes. It's like a private eff you to the establishment.

 

[mi650]

I can’t believe this guy was dumb enough to post pictures of the deer on social media.

That's how a neighbor of mine got caught last year, pics on FB and telling the story to anyone who'd listen.

And so much for all the mandatory minimums, which added up to about $16k and loss of license for 3 years. He paid a $150 fine and lost the $300 deposit he gave the taxidermist.