5 West Tennessee men, 1 Mississippi resident convicted of multiple turkey hunting violations

JACKSON, Tenn. — Five hunters from West Tennessee and one Mississippi hunter recently pleaded guilty to various violations related to turkey hunting.

Courtesy of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

As part of their penalties, they were ordered to pay $16,000 in restitution, along with potential fines and costs that could amount to $6,000. Furthermore, the hunters have forfeited 79 turkey beards, 17 turkey fans, one white turkey, four shotguns, and one compound bow.

Tyler Madden, a 20-year-old resident of Dyersburg, has pleaded guilty to 24 charges in the General Sessions Courts of three differing judicial districts (Dyer, Madison, and Crockett counties). The charges included:

• Two counts of Big Game Tagging Violation (TCA 70-4-102)
• Seven counts of Statewide Wild Turkey Bag Limit Violation (TCA 70-4-102)
• Small Game Season Date Violation (TCA 70-4-102)
• Statewide Waterfowl Season Date Violation (TCA 70-4-102)
• Hunting Without Permission (TCA 70-4-106)
• Hunting from a Public Road Violation (70-4-108)
• Hunting from a Motor Vehicle Violation (70-4-109)
• Ten counts of Illegal Possession (70-4-116)

The court ordered Tyler Madden’s hunting privileges to be forfeited for eight years, and he is required to pay $10,000 in restitution. Further, he has incurred fines and court costs amounting to $4,183.50.

As part of the penalties imposed, Tyler Madden has also forfeited a compound bow and a Mossberg shotgun.

Jaxon Perdue, an 18-year-old resident of Dyersburg, has pleaded guilty to two charges in the Madison County General Sessions Court. The charges include:

• Big Game Tagging Violation (70-4-102)
• Illegal Possession (70-4-116)

The court ordered that Jaxon Perdue’s hunting privileges be forfeited for one year, he must pay $1,000 in restitution, and he incurred fines and court costs totaling $331.

Clayton Madden, a 25-year-old resident of Jackson, has pleaded guilty to three charges in the Madison County General Sessions Court. The charges include:

• Two counts of Illegal Possession (70-4-116)
• One count of Big Game Tagging Violation (70-4-102)

The court ordered Clayton Madden to pay $2,000 in restitution, along with fines and court costs totaling $331. Additionally, the court ordered the forfeiture of a Benelli shotgun as part of the conviction.

Chris Baker, a 47-year-old resident of Jackson, has pleaded guilty to two charges in the Madison County General Sessions Court. The charges include:

• Big Game Tagging Violation (70-4-102)
• Illegal Possession (70-4-116)

The court ordered that Chris Baker must pay $1,000 in restitution, fines and court costs totaling $331, and the forfeiture of a Remington shotgun as part of the conviction.

Mason Weeks, a 23-year-old resident of Ridgely, has pleaded guilty to two charges in the Crockett County General Sessions Court. The charges include:

• Big Game Tagging Violation (70-4-102)
• Illegal Possession (70-4-116)

The court ordered that Mason Weeks will lose his hunting privileges for six months and must pay $1,000 in restitution. Additionally, he incurred fines and court costs totaling $251.

Logan Mitchell, a 19-year-old from Oxford, Miss., has pleaded guilty to three counts in the Madison County Circuit Court. The charges included:

• Hunting Without a License (TCA 70-2-101)
• Big Game Tagging Violation (TCA 70-4-102)
• Illegal Possession (TCA 70-4-116)

As a result of this conviction, the court ordered Logan Mitchell to pay $1,000 in restitution, as well as fines and court costs, the amounts of which are to be determined. Additionally, the court ordered that Logan Mitchell forfeit one Remington 870 shotgun.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.

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