Tom Kelly

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Corrections officer at New Hampshire State Prison for Men who became the primary subject of Operation Nightcat, a poaching investigation involving illegal hunting of protected bobcats and deer at night. Built a significant TikTok following of 20,000+ around hunting content before facing charges for wildlife violations. The investigation also examined allegations of drug dealing and assault in connection with his role in corrections.

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Bear Brook Operation Night Cat

Episode Appearances

Bear Brook · Nov 25, 2025

Introducing: Operation Night Cat

“Primary suspect in Operation Nightcat; TikTok hunter with 20,000+ followers who illegally killed protected bobcats and deer at night”

Wildlife poaching and illegal hunting enforcementFair Chase hunting ethics and regulationsNight hunting and protected species violations

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Operation Night Cat · Nov 20, 2025

3: A Duck’s a Duck

“Corrections officer at center of investigation for illegal poaching, drug dealing, and assault allegations”

Wildlife poaching and illegal hunting enforcementCorrections officer misconduct and accountabilityMulti-agency law enforcement coordination and jurisdictional conflicts

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Operation Night Cat · Nov 20, 2025

2: Behind the Brick Wall

“Corrections officer at New Hampshire State Prison for Men, central figure in Operation Nightcat poaching investigation and alleged misconduct”

Corrections Officer Misconduct and AccountabilityPrison Staffing Crisis and OvertimeInmate Constitutional Rights and Eighth Amendment Protections

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Operation Night Cat · Nov 20, 2025

1: Why Did the Deer Cross the Road?

“Primary subject of investigation; TikTok hunter with 20,000+ followers charged with illegal bobcat poaching and night hunting violations”

Wildlife poaching and illegal hunting enforcementFair Chase hunting ethics and regulationsProtected species violations (bobcats, coyotes, foxes)

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