Capping an 18-month state investigation, a Washington County deer farmer has been fined $70,000. The state Department of Natural Resources says Jens Brynteson was running an illegal pay-to-hunt facility on his property in Warthen. Georgia wildlife officials say under state regulations, deer farmers can only raise non-native species for commercial food production. But Brynteson allegedly staged "canned hunts", where people stalk deer in a large fenced-in area.
Showing posts with label State Department of Natural Resources. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday, June 26, 2008
State plans 8.3 million dollar land buy
The state’s Board of Natural Resources plans to buy and protect more than 1,500 acres of land near Lookout Mountain. Members of the board approved a deal worth 8.3 million dollars in a unanimous vote Wednesday. It still needs to be approved by a pair of state agencies. The land in Walker County is popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
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