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Man Charged After Deer Antlers Seized From Home

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OWOSSO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A 51-year-old Michigan man faces charges related to poaching deer and turkey.

 

The Shiawassee County sheriff's office says Brian Birchmeier was arraigned Friday on 125 misdemeanor counts. He's charged with:

  • 115 count of taking or possessing a deer over the legal limit
  • 1 count of taking a deer without a license
  • 7 counts of taking a turkey without a permit
  • 2 counts of illegal baiting

 

 

A state conservation officer found a number of antlers and illegal bait piles earlier this month at Birchmeier's home, about 70 miles northwest of Detroit.

 

More than 170 antlers, as well as shoulder mounts, crossbows and turkey beards were seized.

 

Birchmeier could face more than $120,000 in reimbursement payments and up to 90 days in jail.

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