Florida Man Fined $67K, Ordered To Return Bear Rug After Illegal Hunt

Man also used friend’s name to obtain hunting license

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By Neil Torquiano

Story Created: Aug 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Aug 16, 2011 at 2:52 PM AKDT

 A 36-year-old Florida man was ordered to pay nearly $67,000 in fines for hunting illegally in Alaska.

According to court documents, Jack Vincent Dickerson pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of violating the Lacey Act and another count of identity theft.

Federal authorities say Dickerson stole a friend's name to apply for a hunting license, then killed a female brown bear and turned the illegal catch into a bear rug.
 
Dickerson faced no jail time but must forfeit his Ruger hunting rifle and the bear rug.

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Fia said on Tuesday, Aug 16 at 7:40 PM

Thats it? He wont care if he does it again, thats why he wanted to go again anyway. He needs community service and jail time.

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jjj said on Tuesday, Aug 16 at 3:45 PM

it's all about the MONEY!!!! can you pay today?

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