ST. IGNACE — A man has been jailed for killing three wolves in Mackinac County, and state authorities are investigating two other wolf poaching cases in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
The Michigan DNRE says William Hayward,58, of Bay City, pleaded guilty last week in St. Ignace District Court to shooting three wolves, which are protected under federal law.
He also pleaded guilty to destroying tracking collars worn by the wolves.
He was sentenced to a year in jail, with 90 days to be served immediately and the rest could be suspended if he meets terms of a two-year probation period. He was ordered to pay $5,090 in fines and restitution.
