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Arkansas deer hunter accused of ‘contest fraud’ in Louisiana

An Arkansas man faces possible jail time after allegedly poaching a 15-point deer in Arkansas and entering the animal in a big-buck contest in Louisiana.

Andrew Riels, 27, of Crossett, Ark., was cited recently for hunting contest fraud and violating interstate commerce regulations by agents with the Louisiana Department of Fisheries and Wildlife.

The agents were informed of Reils’ activities by wildlife agents in Arkansas.

“During the investigation, agents learned that Riels illegally harvested a 15-point buck during illegal hours on Sept. 8 near Crosset, Ark.,” the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stated in a news release. “Riels then entered the buck into the Simmons Sporting Goods Big Buck Contest in Bastrop [La.] later that same day.”

Riels was cited for the illegal killing of the buck on Oct. 30 in Arkansas.

Hunting contest fraud in Louisiana is punishable by a fine of up to $3,000 and one year in jail. Violation of interstate commerce regulations is punishable by a fine of up to $950 and 120 days in jail.

Brain cancer patient tries deer hunting, harvests 8-point buck

A Georgia woman who was diagnosed with brain cancer last May tried deer hunting for the first time recently and bagged an 8-point buck.

A Georgia woman who was diagnosed with brain cancer last May went deer hunting for the first time recently and bagged an 8-point buck.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday congratulated Zoe Ragon for her impressive “first harvest” and shared Ragon’s description of how the hunt came about:

“I was diagnosed with brain cancer in May of this year, it’s taken a lot from me and I don’t always have a ton of energy. My boyfriend is an avid hunter and wanted me to go with him to see if it would be something I’d like.

“I went hunting for the first time after growing up in a non-hunter household, it was the day after getting my hunting license, and first day shooting a rifle.

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“I took a shot at a doe that morning and missed. We left and came back that afternoon and I shot my first deer! To our surprise he was a 240-pound, 8-point buck! Talk about beginners luck!”

The Georgia DNR concluded its post by welcoming Ragon to the family of hunters “and wishing her health and happiness in her journey ahead.”

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Rescued deer has new look, hunters ask if buck can be shot

A mule deer rescued in mid-October after its head became ensnared in string has a new lease on life and a sporty new appearance.

A mule deer that was rescued in mid-October after its head and antlers became ensnared in string has a new lease on life and a sporty new appearance.

“Remember the mule deer that got tangled in some string a couple weeks ago? Well, look at him now with his all-new bling (GPS collar),” the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wrote Friday on Facebook. “Check out this wildlife before and after!”

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The deer was tranquilized and fitted with a collar after residents of Parowan reported seeing a buck “with an unidentifiable mass of string caught in its antlers,” the UDWR stated on Oct. 13. “The buck was not able to see through what we suspect was a tangled hammock.”

Reaction to Friday’s post, showing a side-by-side, then-and-now image, might not be what some expected.

While some comments were congratulatory, others were from people wondering whether it’s OK to shoot the buck during hunting season.

“So if we do shoot a collared deer & report it, we won’t be harassed?” one person asked. “I mean you collar a big deer like that, that may be one in a lifetime for me. Ima shoot it!”

The UDWR responded with an answer that might surprise some of its followers, stating that the collared buck is fair game during hunting season.

“We encourage hunters not to shoot collared deer,” the agency wrote. “But if you do just make sure to report it so we can pick up the collar and reuse it.”

–Image courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Watch: Buck seeks refuge in church on first day of deer season

Pastors at Grace Christian Fellowship Church were surprised to find a buck had broken into their church. The moment was captured in video.

On the first day of deer season for firearms in Michigan, a 10-point buck apparently sought to find refuge in Grace Christian Fellowship Church in Sturgis, breaking through a window and becoming a huge surprise to the pastors when they got to the church Monday morning.

“When Luke Eicher, Justin Wickey and Amanda Eicher arrived at the church this morning, they found signs of breaking and entering,” stated the church’s description on the video. “Little did they know that a 10-point buck had come for prayer in the auditorium on opening day of gun season.”

Pastor Amanda Eicher captured the discovery on video:

When the three walked into the church’s office Monday morning, they noticed light coming from a darkened window in the auditorium.

“When I peeked inside, I saw the window was broken and heard loud banging,” Amanda Eisher told Storyful. “My husband rushed in and found this 10-point buck. On the opening day of the gun season of all days!”

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As you can see in the video, the buck eventually made its way out the same way he had come in.

“There was some damage to the building and our pastors are a little traumatized,” the church reported. “But the buck left strengthened in the Lord to go face his battles.”

Photo courtesy of Grace Christian Fellowship Church.

2019 Florida Gators Football Profile Card: Khris Bogle

This is a Player Profile Card for freshman linebacker Khris Bogle of the Florida Gators football team.

Name: Khris Bogle

Number: 97

Position: Linebacker

Class: Freshman

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 216 lbs

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

High School: Cardinal Gibbons

Twitter: @khris_a1

2019 statistics:

	Tackles					Def Int
Gm	Solo	Ast	Tot	Loss	Sk	Int	Yds	Avg	TD	PD
13	6	12	18	2.5	2	0	0	0	0	1

Overview:

A four-star recruit and the No. 3-ranked weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class, Bogle was an Under Armour All-American at Cardinal Gibbons in Fort Lauderdale. He signed with UF coach Dan Mullen over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU and more.

Athletic with a lengthy 6-foot-6, 216-pound frame, Bogle immediately saw action as a pass rusher, seeing time at the BUCK outside linebacker position. He played in all 13 games as a reserve, making 18 total tackles (six solo), 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. He also deflected a pass.

Bogle is a major part of Florida’s plans along the defensive line moving forward. Though he still finds himself behind incumbent Jeremiah Moon, Bogle should be a major contributor for the Gators in 2020.

Video:

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