Guard Helo Trespassed on Montana Ranch to Take Deer Antlers: Citation

Guard helo trespassed on Montana ranch to take deer antlers: citation

Three Montana Army National Guard members face trespassing charges after authorities said they landed a Black Hawk helicopter in a mountain pasture on a private ranch to take several elk antlers before flying away.A witness saw the May 4 landing and the person who owns the property reported it to officials, who tracked down the three guard members, Sweet Grass County Sheriff Alan Ronneberg said Thursday.The guardsmen had been on a training fligh…

National Guard Helicopter Crew Landed on Montana Ranch and Trespassed to Take Antlers, Citations Say

Three Montana Army National Guard members face trespassing charges after authorities said they landed a Black Hawk helicopter in a mountain pasture on a private ranch to take several elk antlers before flying away.

National Guardsmen charged after landing Black Hawk chopper at Montana ranch, taking elk antlers

Three Montana Army National Guard members face criminal trespassing charges after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that they were flying in reportedly landed on private property in the Crazy Mountain foothills of Sweet Grass County.

Melville resident reacts to allegations against Montana Guardsmen in antler theft

Residents of Melville, with a population of around 100, have expressed shock at the allegations that three Montana National Guard airmen are involved in an unusual case of alleged theft and trespassing earlier this month. Three Montana Army National Guard members face criminal trespassing charges from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that they were flying in allegedly landed on private property in the Crazy Mo…

Melville woman reacts to allegations against Montana Guardsmen in antler theft

Residents of Melville, with a population of around 100, have expressed shock at the allegations that three Montana National Guard airmen are involved in an unusual case of alleged theft and trespassing earlier this month. Three Montana Army National Guard members face criminal trespassing charges from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that they were flying in allegedly landed on private proper…

Helicopter Trespassing: Charges Filed Against MT National Guardsmen in Blackhawk Antler Case

Three Montana Army National Guardsmen face criminal charges after landing a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers. The incident took place on May 4, 2025, in the Crazy Mountains north of Big Timber, Mont. The Guardsmen allegedly landed the military helicopter without permission on a posted ranch property in Sweet Grass County. The crew picked up two elk antlers and an elk skull with antlers attached. A nearby witn…