The man accused of killing Argyleâs resident turkey was going to eat him, a Texas Parks and Wildlife captain said Thursday.
Local authorities found the man who killed Tom the Turkey on Wednesday and filed charges related to illegal hunting, according to a news release from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Cole Lemmon, a 27-year-old man experiencing homelessness, wasnât arrested, but he was charged with hunting without a license and hunting or possessing a game animal taken from a public roadway. Both are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $500.
âIt is turkey season right now, but he doesnât have permission to hunt right there,â Parks and Wildlife Capt. Cliff Swofford said. âThatâs why itâs not a hunting a protected animal [charge]. You canât kill it the way he did it.â