The Brief
- Landy Sok was cited for illegally killing a female black bear outside his home, claiming he shot to scare it off and did not intend to kill it.
- The investigation revealed Sok had texted a local public safety officer asking if he could shoot the bear, but he did not contact public safety for assistance as advised.
- Sok was issued a citation for violating laws prohibiting the taking of a bear out of season or without a permit, and the case is proceeding with prosecution.
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has released the incident report detailing the killing of a black bear in the Bent Tree community in Pickens County.
Landy Sok, 35, was cited for illegally killing a female black bear after a series of encounters outside his home along Oglethorpe Mountain Road.
What we know:…