November 5, 2014
From KAKE.com
WICHITA, Kan– Eight hunters were charged with violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Charged are:
Daniel R. Dinkel, 63, Hill City, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves.
Kent A. Webber, 52, Derby, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves, and one count of taking an owl.
Evan Webber, 25, Derby, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves, and one count of taking an owl.
George Morgan, 52, Gordonville, Texas, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves.
Kenneth R. Beran, 67, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves.
Clark Law, 57, Hill City, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves.
Tracy D. Higgins, 54, El Dorado, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves, and one count of taking an owl.
John Kobler, 62, Topeka, one count of exceeding the daily bag limit for mourning doves.
If convicted, the defendants face a maximum penalty of six months in prison on each count and a fine up to $15,000.