State v. Mobbs

Defendant Scott Mobbs appeals his conviction of taking a moose in closed season in violation of 10 VS.A. App. § 31(f). On appeal from Chittenden District Court defendant argues (1) the court erred in not requiring the State to prove specific intent to take a moose as an element of the offense, and (2) the statute is void for vagueness. We affirm.

On October 12, 1997, defendant was bow hunting for deer in the Richmond area. While in the woods, defendant heard a noise, looked up, and glimpsed what he thought was a deer. From approximately twenty-five yards, defendant shot his arrow hitting the…