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wildlife-trafficking1 year ago•3 min saved

"Montana Rancher Pleads Guilty to Breeding Giant Sheep for Hunting with Cloned Animal Parts"

Montana rancher Arthur “Jack” Schubarth pleaded guilty to illegally trafficking wildlife by using tissue and testicles from wild sheep to breed “giant” hybrid sheep for sale to private hunting preserves in Texas. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for his actions, which violated the Lacey Act. Schubarth's ranch is state-licensed as an alternative livestock facility, and sentencing is set for July 11th.

via The Guardian US|

#hunting-preserves #hybrid-sheep #montana

wildlife-crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Montana Man's Illegal Creation of Franken-Sheep for Trophy Hunting Exposed"

Montana rancher Arthur “Jack” Schubarth pleaded guilty to illegally using tissue and testicles from wild sheep to breed “giant” hybrids for sale to private hunting preserves, resulting in felony charges of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to traffic wildlife. Schubarth's audacious scheme involved creating massive hybrid sheep species using cloned embryos and extracted semen, violating the Lacey Act. As part of a plea deal, he agreed to quarantine and potentially neuter the animals, while his ranch, licensed as an alternative livestock facility, remains operational despite hunting being prohibited.

via The Associated Press|

#hunting-preserves #illegal-wildlife-trade #montana