November 18, 2015
From KSL.com
SAN JUAN COUNTY — Taw Jackman and Clayton Sperry have been sentenced in connection with illegally trapping bobcats, foxes and badgers in San Juan County, according to the Division of Wildlife Resources.
Jackman and Sperry, were observed trapping in a remote area of San Juan County and investigators documented the illegal taking of bobcat, gray fox and badgers, DWR said.
Utah law requires trappers to check their traps every 48 hours, but the investigation showed that the men set dozens of traps and would not return to check them for as long as two weeks, DWR said.
Jackman was charged in connection with 53 trapping violations, and Sperry was charged in connection with 34 trapping violations, including wanton destruction of wildlife. Both men reached plea agreements after they pleaded guilty to five counts of wanton destruction of protected wildlife and three counts of unlawful taking of protected wildlife, DWR said. Both men face losing their trapping privileges for up to 24 years and received fines of more than $3,600.