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Hunters rack up fines for illegally killing bison bulls

JACKSON (AP) — Hunters have been illegally killing bison bulls almost daily in the two weeks since part of a herd moved onto the National Elk Refuge.

The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports fines can range from $220 to $440.

Game and fish officials in Jackson have tallied over a dozen illegally killed bulls in a season that could last for weeks more.

Meat confiscations had pushed the number down l...