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Contributed by: Pam Russell on 5/15/2008

Two of the four men arrested September 21, 2007 for illegally taking a 6 x 6 bull elk in Evergreen pled guilty today in the Jefferson County Court. KimberlyAnthony Shrout, 54, and his son Anthony Lee Eugene Shrout, 20, live in Rockport, Illinois and were allowed to enter their guilty pleas through their attorney, George Brauchler.

Kim Shrout pled guilty to aggravated illegal possession of wildlife, Illegal possession of wildlife and hunting without a license.

Anthony Shrout pled guilty to similar charges, aggravated illegal possession of wildlife,iIllegal possession of wildlife and unlawful taking of wildlife.

Each count is an unclassified misdemeanor. Both men pled guilty to the aggravated illegal possession of wildlife count that has been called "Samson's Law" -- named for an elk illegally killed in Estes Park -- which adds a $10,000 penalty when someone is convicted of poaching big game animals classified as six points or more.

Officers from the Division of Wildlife received a call about a bull elk found dead at the corner of Hacienda and Soda Creek Drive on Sept. 13. The officers went to the area and found the elk that appeared to have been killed with an arrow. Officers waited for the hunters to return. According to court records, three men were dropped off near the carcass after dark and had tools and lights with them.

After they had cleaned and butchered the animal they apparently called the driver of the truck that had dropped them off. Officers observed the truck come back into the area. At that time all four men were contacted by DOW officer and arrested.

Kim Shrout had a rifle license for hunting big game, but it was not valid for this particular Game Management Unit (GMU) or this season.

Two other men were arrested and charged with similar offenses, including violation of Samson's Law. Their cases are pending. John Keith Johnson, 23, is set for trial on June 26 and Larry C. Losch, 26 is set for trial on June 19. Both men are from Idaho Springs.

Kim Shrout was ordered to pay $12,000 in fish and game fines. Anthony Shrout was ordered to pay $11,050.

As a result of these convictions, both men also accumulated 20 points on their hunting licenses and are now prohibited from hunting in Colorado.

The Division of Wildlife encourages citizens to report poaching by calling 1-877-COLO-OGT at any time, or by calling their local law enforcement agency.

Pam Russell is the public information officer for Jeffco District Attorney Scott Storey.

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