Bragging on social media was the downfall of six men who faced 34 charges in July for a variety of Musselshell County hunting violations documented by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
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These are some of the trophies Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens recovered from their Musselshell County poaching bust.
FWP courtesy photo
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