Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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UPDATE:

On April 15, 2024, Hunter pled guilty, in the Emmonak Court, to unlawful taking of big game by same day airborne and unlawful possession/transportation of game. He was fined $10,000. The bow and accessories, moose meat, and antlers were forfeited to the state. His hunting privileges were revoked for one year and he was ordered to not accompany anyone that is hunting for one year. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 restitution to the state. 

On February 20, 2024, Sherwood pled no contest to unlawful possession/transportation of game. He was fined $3,000 in the Emmonak Court. 

ORIGINAL:

On September 29, 2023, AWT Bethel received a report of possible same day airborne moose hunting, in GMU 18 near Pilot Station. Further investigation revealed Seth Hunter, age 25 of Tennessee, and Connor Sherwood, age 28 of Montana, departed Bethel in a white/green super cub on floats, on September 25, 2023. They set up camp and stayed one night. The following day, the hunters flew the super cub to a different location in GMU 18. After spotting moose from the air, they landed the plane and began hunting. Approximately 5 hours later, Seth took a bull moose with a bow. They returned to Bethel on September 28, 2023. The moose rack, bow, and backstraps were seized as evidence of the crime. The super cub was returned to its owner. The remaining meat was donated in Bethel. Charges are being forwarded to the District Attorney's Office in Bethel.