DOW Charges Two with Killing 34 Elk

Two men have been charged in connection with the shooting of at least 34 elk on two Moffat County ranches, according to a news release issued by the Colo. Division of Wildlife.

Rodney Heath Culverwell was charged with 18 counts each of willful destruction of wildlife and illegal possession of wildlife. Kenneth Wolgram was charged with 16 counts each of willful destruction of wildlife and illegal possession of wildlife.

The charges are the result of a 16-week investigation into the shooting of at least 34 elk.

If found guilty, a conviction on the charge of willful destruction carry a sentence of one to two years in prison and a fine of $1,000 - $100,000 per count.

If found guilty of the charge of illegal possession of wildlife, the sentence calls for a fine of $1,000 per count. Both men could also lose their hunting, fishing and trapping privileges in Colorado and 24 other states.