(Blaine County) A Havre man and a Harlem man were convicted of poaching and unlawful hunting practices in Blaine and Hill County.
During the fall of 2022, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens received a 1-800-TIP-MONT call detailing unlawful hunting activity in the Bears Paw Mountains. After an extensive investigation, Michael J. Dess 20, of Havre, and Lane T. Allen 22, of Harlem, had charges filed in Blaine and Hill Counties alleging their involvement in the unlawful take of deer and elk.
Both Dess and Allen entered plea agreements and pled guilty, resulting in fines for both parties and the loss of hunting privileges in Montana for the next 10 years. That extends to any state that is a member of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
FWP urges people to call in hunting crimes they witness, as providing information may make them eligible for a cash reward of up $1,000
