Pinetop-area game warden Shawn Wagner was suspended in connection with an elk hunt in September 2010. While off-duty, Wagner shot and wounded a bull elk, which was later finished off by a companion. His game tag was placed on the elk, leading to potential violations regarding tagging. Wagner was suspended for two days, which he appealed. After exhausting his appeals, Wagner sued the Game and Fish Department for retaliation and won a $100,000 judgment in December 2012. ([coueswhitetail.com](https://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/40513-azgf-in-the-news-1/?utm_source=openai))

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