Corvallis man sentenced to 15 years in prison for poaching crimes
11/06/2026
A Corvallis man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and permanently lost his hunting, fishing and trapping privileges following a four-year investigation into wildlife poaching in Ravalli County.
Jason Rulon Davis was convicted in May of five felonies and 13 misdemeanors involving the illegal possession, transportation and hunting of wildlife, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Investigators say Davis was involved in crimes affecting six game animals, including three trophy mule deer bucks, two trophy white-tailed bucks and a mountain lion.
In one case, Davis helped his son illegally shoot a trophy mule deer buck in Hunting District 270 without a permit, from a roadway and after dark using artificial light. Investigators say the pair removed the deer’s head and antlers and left the carcass to waste.
Davis, who had previous hunting violations, received a 31 1/2-year sentence in August, including 15 years in prison with a five-year parole restriction. He must also pay more than $50,000 in restitution and court fees.
After his release, Davis will be prohibited from accompanying others who are hunting, fishing or trapping and from entering lands where hunting is permitted for the remainder of his sentence.
FWP says tips from the public helped launch the investigation and encourages residents to report suspected wildlife crimes.