The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens take poaching very seriously. After a three year investigation in Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace and Logan Counties, they brought 140 charges against nine different people. The Wardens found 25 deer, mostly Mule deer, an antelope, eight turkeys and other wildlife that had been taken illegally. Many of the deer had been shot out-of-season and with firearms by the guilty parties, who were in possession of archery permits only; many deer were also taken without a permit. Of the 13 deer scored, Game Wardens were able to determine the average antler size at 173 inches.
Tayton Weeter received 58 charges relating to the illegal take of wildlife. He pled guilty to 22 charges and was ordered to pay $45,000 in fines and restitution and also received a 10 year hunting revocation. Tracy Weeter received 46 charges and pled guilty to 12 and was ordered to pay $750 in fines and $1,688 in Court Costs. Also received a two-year hunting revocation. Sean Winter received 18 charges. He pled guilty to six and was ordered to pay $5,800in fines and restitution. He also received a 12 month hunting revocation and forfeited a firearm.
