Handcannon
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MAQUOKETA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) filed 43 charges Monday against Lorin W. Felderman, 36, of Maquoketa, for allegedly running an unlicensed taxidermy business, unlawful possession and storage of game, and other violations. Felderman is scheduled for an Aug. 30 court date.
Conservation officers with the DNR executed a search warrant on May 7, after learning from a confidential informant that Felderman was allegedly practicing taxidermy without a license. Officers seized 26 deer heads, red fox, coyotes, different parts from a barred owl, and other wildlife. The evidence was found throughout the house.
Among the evidence was a landowner tenant tag issued in Felderman’s name attached to a deer with an antler spread that scored 150 points. Felderman allegedly does not own any land.
Felderman was charged with 20 counts of unlawful possession and storage, 20 counts of taxidermy violation, one count of possession of a protected species for the barred owl, one count of illegal possession of a deer and one count of practicing taxidermy without a license.
If convicted, Felderman could face fines and damages totaling nearly $18,000 and suspension of his hunting, furharvester and taxidermy privileges for up to three years. Felderman’s name would then be entered in to the Wildlife Violators Compact meaning the states that are members of the compact would deny Felderman similar privileges in their state.
Conservation officers with the DNR executed a search warrant on May 7, after learning from a confidential informant that Felderman was allegedly practicing taxidermy without a license. Officers seized 26 deer heads, red fox, coyotes, different parts from a barred owl, and other wildlife. The evidence was found throughout the house.
Among the evidence was a landowner tenant tag issued in Felderman’s name attached to a deer with an antler spread that scored 150 points. Felderman allegedly does not own any land.
Felderman was charged with 20 counts of unlawful possession and storage, 20 counts of taxidermy violation, one count of possession of a protected species for the barred owl, one count of illegal possession of a deer and one count of practicing taxidermy without a license.
If convicted, Felderman could face fines and damages totaling nearly $18,000 and suspension of his hunting, furharvester and taxidermy privileges for up to three years. Felderman’s name would then be entered in to the Wildlife Violators Compact meaning the states that are members of the compact would deny Felderman similar privileges in their state.
