The director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s north central region is facing allegations of poaching. Brock Hoenes of Ephrata has been charged with second-degree unlawful hunting of big game,
following an incident just before Thanksgiving [Nov. 13] in which he illegally killed an animal in Ferry County, according to court documents. If convicted, he faces a maximum of one year in jail, a $5,000 fine or both. He said the shooting was accidental and he reported the incident immediately and is cooperating with investigators.
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