Penalties for Chapter 20 Bear Law Violations

These penalties are not subject to suspension by the court.

1st Offense

$1,000 to $5,000 fine or 30 to 100 days in jail, or both. Also includes suspension of hunting and fishing licenses for two years.

2nd Offense

$2,000 to $7,000 fine or 30 days to one year in jail, or both. Also includes suspension of hunting and fishing
licenses for life.

3rd Offense

FELONY - $5,000 to $10,000 fine or 1 to 5 years in prison, or both.