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Canadian Moose Hunter Arrested For Illegally Entering US

JACKMAN, Maine - U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested a Canadian citizen who they say illegally entered the U.S. and hunted moose.The Bangor Daily News reports the person was arrested near the St. Zacharie Port of Entry Tuesday on a federal charge of illegal entry to the U.S. and state charges of hunting moose out of season and hunting moose without a permit.
 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not disclose the person's name, gender or their hometown in Canada.
 
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Jackman Station and a state game warden assisted in the arrest.