Ohio YouTubers Sentenced for Poaching | Columbus News

Two Ohio YouTubers, William Bethel and Justin Booth, known for their “Creek Kings Outdoors” channel, have pleaded guilty to 20 counts each—including poaching, trespassing, and illegal deer possession—after evidence from their own videos exposed a five-year illegal hunting operation across metro parks and private lands. Facing stiff penalties, they’ll serve nine days in jail during the next hunting season, with over 500 days suspended, plus five years of probation and a five-year ban from hunting, fishing, and trapping in Ohio. They’re also barred from Columbus and Franklin County parks. This case underscores that wildlife laws are enforced—and authorities urge the public to report poaching via the anonymous Turn in a Poacher hotline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ac2e02678453526