Fort Campbell Deer Poaching Press Conference

Four Tennessee men are facing a litany of federal and state charges for killing trophy sized white-tailed deer primarily off Fort Campbell Military Installation. Trespassing in the area where the crimes were committed is prohibited, but wooded habitat and a lack of hunting pressure creates an ideal home for mature and impressive bucks.

Tennessee and Kentucky agencies, US Fish and Wildlife, and Fort Campbell military police worked together to investigate what has apparently been years of poaching activity as the suspects actually risked their own lives by sneaking onto the impact area of Fort Campbell where the military has munitions training. Despite the dangers of entering an area where unexploded ordinance is common, the lure of bucks with massive antlers apparently created an overwhelming temptation.

[@Dougarrowhead]

Retired local game warden in my home county is the biggest poacher that ever stepped foot in the woods.

[@TenPointTyrone]

Those deer are not owned by the state those deer are owned by the people not the government the people

[@davenilson7063]

"These deer belong to the state" what a joke.

[@nda7652]

So they were hunting during the day where no one else is allowed to hunt?

[@backwoodsbully9841]

Just kills me that they mounted them like they were something to be proud of!!

[@SoutheastExperience]

In what area? I only know of rifled shotgun slugs being allowed. Not center fire rifles.

[@tryme4990]

I love how they think the state owns all the deer. You guy leave trash around for deer to get tangled up in and that's OK. You guys are really something

[@matthewcornelison4786]

Other than the waste of the meat which is unforgivable I don’t see the issue!!!! The DEER BELONG TO THE PEOPLE

[@benwalker843]

How is the deer belong to a particular state, so if that deer cross state lines is it in violation

[@inthegreenetv4936]

what in the buck is going on down there in Tennessee.

[@williamsouza3386]

Sounds like you just said it was owned by the state in other words the king this is the United States their own by the people seems to me that people in power lose sight of that

[@shanetackett2187]

i know that guy that they cought out there lol

[@shitburd]

When I was stationed at Fort Campbell it was over run with deer. I mean they were everywhere. They were lucky they weren't shot at or blown up sneaking around the back 40 without any knowledge of ongoing training.

[@tonycarver9570]

What a shame. Poaching goes on ALOT in Gallatin Co Ky as well.

[@tj3742]

People like this is why its so hard to find a place to hunt

[@mike_hunt_fish_trap]

So they got caught hunting and taking the kings deer? They weren't spotlighting or baiting more that likely they got caught by the man who was doing what they were doing. I mean if no one was aloud in there why was there a game warden in there risking life and limb?

[@dandamcgowan2586]

I was gonna say the same thing about the "Kings" deer!!! We need a crap load of Robin Hoods and Little John's lol

[@gunshabit]

this is good news. I'm from south america and poaching has pushed wildlife back in the last 5 years. some of the animals are already near extinct.

[@dave26566]

Great job

[@animalbeast6564]

Bro when we would go out angels gate there would be some monster bucks

[@jamesireland6606]

My dad did some shady things hunting and fishing over the years I could never do it I hate game pigs

[@rickhorejsi5227]

Much respect for law enforcement and moral and ethical hunters. God Bless all parties involved. Especially law. God Bless

[@markhamblin1112]

That's not poaching...thats trespassing.....i have some City Water Works Property Monsters!!

[@user-zy5mu8qd9i]

Hey don't yall got other things to worry about really fine em 100 bucks

[@concretekeithkl]

Who's the taxidermists?

[@TheJapagu]

All they need is a confirmation number to get them mounted. It’s not hard to check in a deer.

[@Ann-ub9xe]

Good looking deer s right there

[@tradauthoritarian5458]

Straight outlaw hunting the military base.

[@DavidStanleymusic]

As the Economy continues to fail poaching will become a bigger problem. mandatory sentencing and much bigger fines are needed to ward off what happened during the great depression. 30's- 40's.

[@bobjames7437]

So they bought there way out of it what? I don't get it What happened. No fines no nothing. What?

[@pureblood3127]

Well judging bye the amount of mounts they had made and all the money that must have cost and the fact they where only shooting bucks I'd say these guys were not hungry . If another depression takes place and your family starts to starve , I hope your the first to get caught and they throw the book at you .

[@F350JOHN]

Great job U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Officers!!!

[@lynwoodworkman4761]

We need officers, like these, that mean business, in NC! Too much poaching going on here, and a lot of it is supported by officers issuing deprivation permits, then turning a blind eye to the permit holder taking advantage of the permit! Also, if you're someone important or wealthy, you can do what you want without repercussions. The little peasants like us normal, law abiding people, are the ones who suffer, not having the resources that these poaching cowards deplete!

[@shawnfelker1401]

If I had the balls I would do the same. Who did they hurt? Nobody

[@MrLapdance70]

rifles are allowed !!!

[@housebobbie]

They weren't permitted to hunt in Ft. Campbell. They were caught with rifles which gave authorities intent.

[@dannyholbrook2482]

Glad they caught these guys,,,,but they bought their way out of it.....so nothing happened to them at ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And if i knew them, i would not laugh and claim it on here at ALL.............DISGRACE

[@Shootemfulloholes]

GEEZ thats crazy, i wish i could get to just hunt one trophy buck after that I'm done but 40 and poaching they deserve life in prison.

[@kennylainhart7148]

Sad for all the mature bucks and genetics they took away from the area!!!! I honestly feel sick knowing these guys were wasting all that meat ,that's ridiculous and sad knowing this is how animals go instinct!!! I feel a animal shouldn't be harvest if you're not got to eat it, have respect for the animal that God has gave us to feed our families!!!!!