National Guard Pilot Admits to Landing Black Hawk Helicopter to Pick up Elk Antlers

National Guard pilot admits to landing Black Hawk helicopter to pick up elk antlers

The Montana soldier entered a no-contest plea to trespassing charges for landing his helicopter on a remote ranch to collect elk antlers.

Montana National Guard Pilot Pleads No Contest in Shed-Hunting Helicopter Case

A Montana Army National Guard pilot pled no contest to a misdemeanor trespassing charge after landing a military helicopter on private land to collect elk antlers. The charge stems from an incident in May 2025. Three Montana Army National Guard members were flying a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on what was described as an authorized training flight when they diverted from their mission. The helicopter landed on private ranch land in Sweet Grass Co…