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U.S. v. HUGS

Nos. 94-30200, 94-30201.

109 F.3d 1375 (1997)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Frank A. HUGS, Defendant-Appellant. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. William E. HUGS, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Decided March 17, 1997.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Anthony Gallagher, Chief Federal Defender, Great Falls, MT, for defendant-appellant.

Kris A. McLean, Assistant United States Attorney, Helena, MT, for plaintiff-appellee.

Before: BROWNING, RYMER, and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:

Frank and William Hugs were convicted of taking, attempting to take, and purchasing eagles in violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), 16 U.S.C. § 668(a). The Hugs freely admit they trapped, shot at, and killed eagles. They assert, however, that they were seeking eagle feathers and parts for their own religious use, and argue that the BGEPA infringes on the First Amendment guarantee of free exercise of religion. They also complain...

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