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By M&C News Aug 16, 2006, 18:40 GMT
Singer Troy Gentry (of Montgomery Gentry) in hot water over death of tamed black bear
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This is disgusting. Shows that he is a wuss. What kind of a real man would shoot a TAME bear???
How horrible. If you really feel the need to hunt, don't be a coward about it. What he did was sick and cruel. I hope they throw the book at him.
Nice! I wasn't much of a fan of their faux-testosterone music, but now they are completely off my radar. Think the radio stations will boycot them like they did the Dixie chicks? Probably not. In country music it's probably a good kill. What real man Troy Gentry is!
This story is extremely disturbing. What a coward, does this guy think that he is acting like a man by killing a defenseless animal in a cage. Shame on him and he should hang his head low for what he has done. Apparently he thought this was legal to do, according to him. Does he think this justifies it. His fans, which I am not one, should realize that by buying any records of his in the future they will be providing him the means to due such cruel and unnecessary things. All I can say is he has no heart.
I live in Minnesota and am an avid outdoorsman. Any kind of poaching or illegal activity makes me sick but I think this one tops them all. To pay $4500+ for a bear in a cage is outrageous enough, but then to shoot the bear while in the cage just to put it in his 'game room' at home is absolutely absurd. Actually, what might be worse is that they edited the video to look like it was done deep in the outdoors. I've never bought nor really enjoyed there music, now I know I never will.
Disgusted in Minnesota
Supposively the video was edited to make it look like he did it, when in fact he didn't...
Shame on Troy Gentry for killing a caged bear with a bow-and-arrow. What a sorry excuse for a man he is. He shold die of stomach cancer.
A Real Man!!!!!!
Texas.
I never thought that I would see the day that I would put Montgomery Gentry in the same league as the Dixie Chicks, but today is the day! I cannot believe that Troy would be so cruel as to do something this despicable! I will never listen to another Montgomery Gentry song, watch their videos, or buy their CDs. I challenge all hunters, who do so legally, and wildlife enthusiasts to do the same and to throw away all Montgomery Gentry CDs. Troy needs to get a life! He has taken one too many.
Say it isn't so. Troy how could you be so damned dumb or is it that your just plain cruel? What a despicable act! This is another black mark on honest Big Game hunters. I was about to buy a ticket for your upcoming show, but, guess what? NOT! My heart is truly saddened.
Until all the facts of the case are know I think we should leave this in the hands of the proper authorities and court system.
It takes an idiot to ass ume he did anything wrong with only a fraction of the facts the 'media' has released.
Has anyone of you morons seen the 'cage' or the video or heard any remarks from the accused...
I agree with MGsDevoreGirl we all need to calm down and reserve judgement until he has been proven innocent or guilty in a court of law. There still remains a presumption of innocence in this country. Unlees and until he is proven guilty by a jury of his peers.
MGsDevoreGirl:i think enuff facts are in.this gentry a-hole is a wuss and should be FED to the bears.oh and he sucks btw
I agree he is innocent until proven guilty. However, he is not denying it happened. He is saying he did not know it was illegal. That is enough evidence for me.
To Montgomery Gentry Friends and Fans:
You are probably aware of the allegations made against Troy Gentry in a federal indictment filed in Duluth, MN yesterday. Unfortunately, the false accusations made against Troy in the indictment have been reported in the media as a statement of fact.
These charges are very serious, and the potential penalties are very severe. Troy has hired the best trial lawyer in the state of Minnesota to represent him in this manner. Accordingly, Troy's attorney has advised him not to make any statements about the facts of this case.
Since Troy cannot speak for himself, I feel it is important to give you some perspective on this case that has not yet been reported in the media. Troy is accused of conspiring with a professional hunting guide to improperly fill out a hunting tag. To back up this charge, the indictment claims that Troy shot a tamed bear in a cage, then made a video to appear that he did not shoot the bear in a cage, but in the wild. These claims are wildly inaccurate.
The bear in question was never in a cage or pen; not when it was killed or at anytime prior to that. This wild bear occupied its own habitat (consisting of several acres of woodlands) on a game preserve owned by the codefendant. Troy shot the bear with a bow and arrow from a tree stand mounted on the private game preserve. Troy did video tape this hunt for his personal use, but did not edit it to make it appear anything other than what it was. He did not distribute the video for commercial use or intend to use it to mislead anyone.
Troy is an avid environmentalist and hunter who supports and follows all game laws. Before he killed the bear he was told by the bear guide that it was proper and legal to kill the bear which again was not a tamed bear and was never in a pen or cage. Troy reported the kill to the wildlife authorities and tagged the bear per the guidance of his professional guide. This all occurred in October 2004.
Troy is disheartened that he has been falsely accused, and looks forward to speaking with the US Attorney's handling this case. A press release regarding the indictment was serviced to the media by the US Attorney's office in Minneapolis immediately following the arraignment. Although they were aware of Troy's legal counsel, they did not include his contact information in their press release as is customary. Thus the media ran with the false information on Tuesday evening without contacting anyone on Troy's behalf.
The result is that Troy has been convicted in the court of public opinion without fair representation. A true travesty of justice for a guy who truly loves God's creation, treats it with respect, and obeys the laws designed to preserve and maximize its splendor.
Please continue to support Troy and Montgomery Gentry in this time of crisis.
Sincerely,
Johnny Dorris
Hallmark Direction Company
Nice spin.......
No where in the article does it state that the information is confirmed fact. The article states the government has accused, alleged and believe. Since he has not been found guilty yet, he is still believed innocent. I think everyone is smart enough to understand he has been accused of doing something for which he claims he didn't do, and that all the FACTS are not yet in.
Do you people seriously believe that he is guilty?! He's probably innocent anyhow.
I would hope that you could at least wait until the truth comes out before making judgements...In this country a man is innocent until proven guilty. It is my understanding that Mr Gentry paid for a hunting trip and a guide...If you are from a MN...you know that alot of people do go on Paid Hunting trips..on wildlife preserves..it is still hunting..a sport..so he did not pay for the the bear..he paid to hunt bear...big difference. I would hope that you would not try him in the public arena but allow the courts to find the truth..
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