NORTHAMPTON — A Florence man pleaded guilty to multiple hunting violations after illegally killing a deer in a protected sanctuary last year.
The Massachusetts Environmental Police observed suspicious activity involving artificial light at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary on the night of Nov. 30, 2024.
A traffic stop and investigation revealed a white-tailed deer had been unlawfully taken with a crossbow on the sanctuary grounds.
The 38-year-old suspect admitted to the violations, including hunting during closed season, unlawful killing of deer, and hunting with artificial light.
He was fined $850, ordered to pay $500 in restitution, and received a one-year hunting license suspension.
The man was also placed on probation for one year and forfeited the crossbow used in the incident.
The Massachusetts Environmental Police encourage reporting suspicious activity at 1-800-632-8075.
