A South Carolina man was found guilty of multiple wildlife infractions, Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reports.
Christopher M. Waters, 44, of Loris, acknowledged his guilt on 12 counts related to illegal deer and wild turkey hunting activities in Knox County following an ODNR Division of Wildlife investigation that found his violations occurred from December 2022 through November 2023 during his visits to Ohio. According to Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources, he entered his plea in November 2024. He received a judgment that included $4,110.67 in restitution, $300 in fines, forfeiture of hunting gear, and a three-year revocation of his hunting license.
Violation charges against Waters encompassed hunting without appropriate licenses and permits, unlawful deer and turkey possession, rules breaches such as spotlighting and utilizing motor vehicles for hunting, hunting outside legal hours, and using improper firearms. Two additional defendants in the case also admitted to several infractions, facing their own penalties and license suspensions…