From mass epo fb page.
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, the last day of bear season, a Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer patrolling a wildlife management area in Western Massachusetts observed an individual emerge from the woods approximately two hours after legal shooting hours had ended. The Officer quickly identified that the man’s black powder rifle was loaded and the hammer cocked; upon approach, the Officer further determined the individual was intoxicated.
The incident resulted in criminal charges being filed for hunting under the influence and hunting after hours. The firearm was also seized.
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, the last day of bear season, a Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer patrolling a wildlife management area in Western Massachusetts observed an individual emerge from the woods approximately two hours after legal shooting hours had ended. The Officer quickly identified that the man’s black powder rifle was loaded and the hammer cocked; upon approach, the Officer further determined the individual was intoxicated.
The incident resulted in criminal charges being filed for hunting under the influence and hunting after hours. The firearm was also seized.