2 Jefferson County Men Accused of Poaching Deer

[Steve D]

Two Jefferson County men face thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly poaching deer. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Law Enforcement says the men are repeat offenders.

The DEC arrested 23-year-old Jonathan Lille and 20-year-old Tyler Monica, both of Adams.

They’re accused of poaching two deer in the towns of Henderson and Hounsfield on December 30 and 31, 2023.

Officials allege that Lille and Monica used artificial lights to shoot the deer from a vehicle at night and during the closed season.

They’re charged with misdemeanor counts of:

• unlawful taking of big game
• taking big game from a motor vehicle
• taking big game from a highway
• taking big game with the aid of artificial light
• discharge of a firearm over a public highway
• possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle

• taking big game during the closed season  

  The DEC says both men have been charged with similar offenses in the past.

  In 2021, Lille pleaded guilty to three unlawful hunting charges and Monica lost his hunting license until 2023 due to similar charges.

  In this new case, both men face up to $9,000 in criminal fines and could have their hunting licenses revoked for up to five years.

• 2 Jefferson County men accused of poaching deer (wwnytv.com)