Nugent's SD pheasant hunt may be afoul of game law

Rocker and celebrity hunter Ted Nugent may have run afoul of South Dakota game laws by shooting pheasants after some of his hunting privileges were revoked in California.

South Dakota honors other states' license revocations through the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, and a state law doesn't differentiate between large game, such as deer, and small game, such as pheasant.

California revoked Nugent's deer hunting license on Aug. 13 after he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges.

According to Nugent's online Twitter posts, the 61-year-old was hunting pheasants Oct. 16 in southwest South Dakota.

South Dakota officials on Thursday wouldn't confirm or deny an investigation. Nugent's spokeswoman was trying Thursday to reach him for comment.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Create a More Connected Minnesota

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.