The man reportedly lied to authorities, saying he thought it was a snow goose at first, after he was caught on camera shooting the protected bird.⁠ ⁠ A Florida man who killed a protected tundra swan in front of a group of birdwatchers last winter has received a lifetime hunting ban, along with six months probation and $1,500 in fines, according to WCTV News. The man was convicted for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and for not possessing the 2023-24 federal Duck Stamp which, ironically, featured a tundra swan.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #hunting #poaching #poacher #waterfowl #tundraswan #florida #floridaman #outdoors #wildlife #conservation #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: Eliza Hawkins⁠ Story by: dac.collins