Dubose gets deferred sentence for poaching

MEEKER — A former Meeker outfitter was sentenced Dec. 5 in Rio Blanco County District Court for poaching violations.
Wes Dubose, who reportedly has moved to Grand Junction, operated Purple Sage Outfitters, said Randy Hampton, public information officer for the Colorado Division of Wildlife’s northwest region.
“The investigation centered around that Dubose had taken clients onto public land while the clients had private-land only licenses,” Hampton said. “Therefore, any animals taken on public land with…