Two Men Face Worldwide Four-Year Hunting Ban Following Illegal Moose Kill Near Denali NP

Two men who were charged with killing a moose illegally near Denali National Park in 2021 will be banned from hunting worldwide for four years as part of a plea deal.

Here’s more from the Alaska Beacon:

According to documents published Tuesday, Christopher Brumwell and Andrew McDonald agreed to plead guilty to a single count each of illegally transporting wildlife that was hunted in violation of federal law.

Prosecutors said Brumwell and McDonald killed a bull moose about 900 yards within the park’s boundaries during a hunt in September 2021, then packed the moose meat and antlers to a spot outside the park in an attempt to make it seem as if the kill was legal.

A third party saw them kill the moose, and when park rangers arrived, Brumwell and McDonald lied about the location of the kill. Their GPS device showed their path and contained messages between the two, indicating their plan. 

All sides have signed the plea agreement, which is awaiting approval by a magistrate judge.