Warning: The image in this report may disturb viewers.Two brothers were ticketed for killing two trumpeter swans, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.The state and federally protected waterfowl are illegal to hunt.State officials said Friday the killing happened Sept. 28 and was reported to a poaching hotline.The men, in their late 20s, are from Houghton, Michigan, department officials said.According to the state, one of the men was in possession of lead shot, which is toxic when ingested and illegal to use for hunting waterfowl.Sept. 28 was opening day of waterfowl hunting season in the Upper Peninsula. Related video: Illegal killings endanger two wolf species.
Warning: The image in this report may disturb viewers.
Two brothers were ticketed for killing two trumpeter swans, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The state and federally protected waterfowl are illegal to hunt.
State officials said Friday the killing happened Sept. 28 and was reported to a poaching hotline.
The men, in their late 20s, are from Houghton, Michigan, department officials said.
According to the state, one of the men was in possession of lead shot, which is toxic when ingested and illegal to use for hunting waterfowl.
Sept. 28 was opening day of waterfowl hunting season in the Upper Peninsula.
Related video: Illegal killings endanger two wolf species.
