Ultimate Fighter Brock Lesnar Faces Hunting Charges

MEDICINE HAT, Alberta (AP) - Ultimate fighting champion and Minnesota native Champion Brock Lesnar has been charged in Canada with three deer-hunting violations.

Fish and Wildlife officers say Lesnar was charged Thursday with three counts of violating the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Act.

The Alexandria native is accused of shooting a mule deer buck in southern Alberta last year but packing only the trophy head. The charges relate to leaving meat to rot, improper tagging and illegal possession of wildlife.

The 34-year-old and his guide were to appear in court in Alberta on Thursday, but the case was adjourned until Jan. 19.

A message left with Lesnar's agent Friday was not immediately returned.

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