Federal authorities will attempt to seize the private deer herd of the state's largest hunting preserve, as well as much of the equipment used in its operation, officials said today.
As part of a 50-page indictment, the U.S. Attorney's office in South Bend has filed a court forfeiture action against Russell G. Bellar, 49, of Peru, Ind. Bellar and Hinds Tom Jones, 36, of Mississippi, also face more than 30 felony counts in connection with alleged violations of federal wildlife laws.
Bagging trophy deer at Bellar's Place was just a little too easy, federal investigators said Thursday. For the right price, hunters could have a select buck doped up and led to a small pen to be killed.
