Eight local men face charges following a bear poaching investigation in West Virginia.
Conservation officers apprehended the men in Nicholas County for using bait to lure black bear into areas where they could be shot from elevated and camouflaged stands.
Wildlife officers say the group had been engaging in the activity for several years.
The following men were charged/cited:
David B. Moore of Felicity
Eric W. Lykins of Loveland
James E. Moore of New Richmond
Frank J. Burns of New Richmond
Carl M. Ramsey of Amelia
Randy Durbin of New Richmond
Anthony Parker of Sardinia
Robert Bradford of Amelia
