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Man Indicted for Cruelty After Injured Wolf Bar Incident

12/22/2025

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Cody Roberts is indicted on felony animal cruelty for bringing an injured wolf into a bar, with a January 28 hearing and a March trial if the case proceeds.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department supports the exemption for predatory animals like wolves.
Sublette County Prosecuting Attorney Clayton Melinkovich disagrees.
Separately, federal lawmakers address wildlife hunting with vehicles, backing the Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act.

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Story summary

Cody Roberts is indicted on felony animal cruelty for bringing an injured wolf into a bar, with a January 28 hearing and a March trial if the case proceeds.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department supports the exemption for predatory animals like wolves.
Sublette County Prosecuting Attorney Clayton Melinkovich disagrees.
Separately, federal lawmakers address wildlife hunting with vehicles, backing the Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act.