80-year-old Montana man, Othel Lee Pearson, sentenced for killing grizzly bear, tampering with evidence, and failing to report.

80-year-old Montana man, Othel Lee Pearson, sentenced to two months in federal prison, $10,000 fine, and rifle forfeiture for killing a female grizzly bear on his property in November 2020. Pleaded guilty to felony tampering with evidence and misdemeanor for failing to report killing within five days. Used a rifle to kill the bear and cut off GPS collar, removed lip tattoo and ear tag, and cut off paws to conceal evidence.

June 11, 2024
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