Oregon Hands ‘Serial Poacher’ Lifetime Hunting Ban, $114K in Fines
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Oregon Hands ‘Serial Poacher’ Lifetime Hunting Ban, $114K in Fines

A lot of poaching investigations seem to end with wrist slaps, but that’s hardly the case for former corrections officer, Christopher Matson (48) of Umatilla, Oregon. After pleading guilty to numerous wildlife and firearm-related felonies, Matson was sentenced to 24 months probation, a lifetime...

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