Security guard pays $1,735 for killing black bear

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Story Published: Sep 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM MST

Story Updated: Sep 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM MST

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A security guard at the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club has paid $1,735 in restitution and fines for illegally killing a black bear while trying to haze the animal away from a paintball course.

The Montana Standard reports Shane Barstad paid $1,000 in restitution and a $735 fine in Justice Court in Madison County this week.

Justice of the Peace Mary Ann O'Malley says Barstad paid the penalties for the misdemeanor citation for killing a large animal out of season.

Barstad told state Fish, Wildlife and Parks officers that he killed the bear on Aug. 11 when he accidentally used a live round instead of a rubber bullet while trying to haze the bear.

The bear had two cubs with it. FWP officials say one was captured and the other likely died.

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Information from: The Montana Standard, http://www.mtstandard.com

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