Two men were sentenced to prison terms yesterday after being convicted of Lacey Act violations involving the illegal transportation of trophy whitetail from Minnesota to a Texas game ranch. Robert Eichenour, owner of Circle E Ranch in Grimes County, TX, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, 36 months probation and fined $50,000. Brian Becker of Minnesota received 33 months in federal prison and 36 months probation. TPW press release.
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November 25, 2008
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