A seemingly innocuous conversation on a flight between Fish and Wildlife officers and a couple revealed a significant ongoing illegal activity involving taxidermized animals. The couple mentioned a family member who owned an extensive array of trophy animals in Napa County, including mountain lions and a wolverine, both classified as protected species. The investigation subsequently led to the discovery of an even larger cache of illegally collected animals at another residence in Butte County, highlighting serious wildlife law violations.
A casual airline conversation unexpectedly uncovered a large stash of illegal taxidermized animals, prompting a significant investigation by wildlife officers in the Bay Area.
During a flight, California wildlife officers learned of a couple with a relative who possessed a trophy room filled with protected species, leading to further inquiry.
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