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Yosemite News Release
February 19, 2009
For Immediate Release
Media Contacts:
Scott Gediman 209-372-0248
Kari Cobb 209-372-0529
Poacher Successfully Prosecuted in Yosemite National Park
Hunters Urged to be Aware of Park Boundary
On Saturday, October 4th, 2008 Yosemite National Park Rangers arrested
Phillip Bradley, 62, of Merced, California for poaching inside the boundary
of Yosemite National Park. The arrest culminated a months-long
investigation by the National Park Service and the California Department of
Fish and Game. The investigation was initiated by an anonymous tip to the
California Fish and Game tip-line, CalTip.
On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009, Bradley pled guilty to one count of Title
16 USC 60, Hunting within the limits of Yosemite National Park and one
count of Title 36 CFR 2.4(a)(1)(i), Possession of a weapon. Bradley was
sentenced to 36 months of unsupervised probation and a $5,000.00 fine
Bradley forfeited his rifle, tree stand, rifle case, rifle scope and
hunting knife. Additionally, Bradley received credit for three days of
time served and was ordered to stay out of the Park for the duration of his
probation.
Hunters who hunt near the Park boundary are reminded that it is their
responsibility to know where they are at all times; the specific intent to
hunt inside a National Park is not required to successfully prosecute 16
USC 60. Hunters are strongly encouraged to be familiar with their hunting
grounds and where the Park boundary lies in relation to their hunting
grounds. Hunters are also encouraged to make use of USGS 7.5' maps,
compass and GPS units to ensure a safe and legal hunt.
-NPS-
February 19, 2009
For Immediate Release
Media Contacts:
Scott Gediman 209-372-0248
Kari Cobb 209-372-0529
Poacher Successfully Prosecuted in Yosemite National Park
Hunters Urged to be Aware of Park Boundary
On Saturday, October 4th, 2008 Yosemite National Park Rangers arrested
Phillip Bradley, 62, of Merced, California for poaching inside the boundary
of Yosemite National Park. The arrest culminated a months-long
investigation by the National Park Service and the California Department of
Fish and Game. The investigation was initiated by an anonymous tip to the
California Fish and Game tip-line, CalTip.
On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009, Bradley pled guilty to one count of Title
16 USC 60, Hunting within the limits of Yosemite National Park and one
count of Title 36 CFR 2.4(a)(1)(i), Possession of a weapon. Bradley was
sentenced to 36 months of unsupervised probation and a $5,000.00 fine
Bradley forfeited his rifle, tree stand, rifle case, rifle scope and
hunting knife. Additionally, Bradley received credit for three days of
time served and was ordered to stay out of the Park for the duration of his
probation.
Hunters who hunt near the Park boundary are reminded that it is their
responsibility to know where they are at all times; the specific intent to
hunt inside a National Park is not required to successfully prosecute 16
USC 60. Hunters are strongly encouraged to be familiar with their hunting
grounds and where the Park boundary lies in relation to their hunting
grounds. Hunters are also encouraged to make use of USGS 7.5' maps,
compass and GPS units to ensure a safe and legal hunt.
-NPS-
