The men were unaware they had landed on Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CMWU) land, which is private land opened to public hunting that helps protect wildlife habitats. An investigation into the kill sites led to warrants being served out of state, and both men were convicted of Unlawful Take of Protected Wildlife and Taking Wildlife While Trespassing.
Poachers helicopter into Utah, busted after illegally killing bull elk
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Utah News spotted this story published September 17, 2026 at Fox 13. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.