Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, dropped a hammer on Timothy J. Collar this week, sentencing the 64-year-old bear hunting guide to a $3,000 fine and a 12-month ban from hunting federal property. The charge? Illegal bear baiting in the Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest, northern Oconto County’s wildlife haven.
Collar, known for orchestrating hunts on federal land, has been caught red-handed. Court records show that ahead of the 2023 hunting season, Collar placed numerous oversized plastic bait barrels throughout the forest. These weren’t your average bear traps; they were uncapped, dangerously close to public roads, and significantly larger than permitted.
But it gets worse. Collar didn’t just set up the baits; he damaged natural resources to gain access to these sites. His actions sent a shockwave through the hunting community and wildlife conservationists alike.
The ban comes as a heavy blow for Collar, who will be unable to participate in the 2025 Wisconsin bear hunting season, which runs from September 3rd to October 7th. The federal judge’s decision sends a clear message: illegal activities on federal land won’t go unpunished.
This case was a joint investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the United States Forest Service, illustrating the agencies’ commitment to protecting America’s natural resources.
For more information, contact Public Affairs Officer Steve Caballero at (414) 297-1700. Follow us on X for updates.
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- State: Wisconsin
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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