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YouTubers Plead Guilty to Deer Poaching
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Jul 27, 2026, drawn from 1 source.
Background
William Bethel and Justin Booth, creators of the YouTube channel Creek Kings Outdoors, have been involved in a deer poaching scandal in Ohio.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) launched an investigation into the pair's hunting activities, which spanned from 2019 to 2024.
The investigation found that Bethel and Booth had poached white-tailed deer in Three Creeks Metro Park and other properties where they did not have permission to hunt.
The pair had uploaded videos of their hunts to their YouTube channel, claiming that the deer were harvested in Kentucky, when in fact they were taken illegally in Ohio.
The timeline
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Deer Poaching Begins
William Bethel and Justin Booth reportedly start poaching deer in Ohio, uploading videos to their YouTube channel Creek Kings Outdoors[1519]
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Poaching Continues
Bethel and Booth reportedly continue to poach deer in Ohio, targeting Three Creeks Metro Park and other properties[1519]
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Charges Filed
Bethel and Booth are reportedly charged with multiple counts of wildlife violations, including poaching deer[1519]
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Guilty Pleas Entered
Bethel and Booth reportedly plead guilty to 40 counts of wildlife violations, including poaching deer[1519]
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Sentencing
Bethel and Booth are reportedly sentenced to jail time, fines, and revoked hunting privileges[1519]
Who is involved
Frequently asked
What were William Bethel and Justin Booth charged with?
They were charged with 40 counts of wildlife violations, including poaching deer.
What was the outcome of the investigation?
The investigation found that Bethel and Booth had poached white-tailed deer in Ohio, and they pleaded guilty to the charges.
What were the consequences for Bethel and Booth?
They faced jail time, fines, and revoked hunting privileges.
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GenZHype. “YouTubers Plead Guilty to Deer Poaching.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
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