AUSA David Connor is prosecuting the case. He is the AUSA who previously prosecuted Yocam on the machine gun charge. AUSA Connor also prosecuted the R-6 Operation San Luis Valley case in 1990 which involved numerous individuals illegally taking and commercializing in eagles, big game, and other wildlife. The case involves Moore, a licensed guide, illegally acting as an outfitter. Leveque, the actual outfitter, was not present when Moore booked and guided his own archery clients.
State law requires the outfitter to be present when the hunt is booked and guided.
The elk hide was subsequently shipped from Montana to Texas. He was placed on two years supervised probation. The sentencing judge allowed Leveque to continue to outfit hunters. However, since Leveque is now a convicted felon, he may not leave the country or possess a firearm. Leveque also has an outfitting business in Canada.