Baier

MEMORANDUM *

Raymond Baier (“Baier”) appeals from his conviction of knowingly making false written statements in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (a)(3). Baier argues that the district court erred in (1) allowing the prosecutor to question him about a prior conviction for operating an outfitting camp outside the limitations of his special use permit, and (2) allowing the prosecutor to make inflammatory statements during closing argument. Because the parties are familiar with the facts of the appeal, we will not recite them here except where necessary. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Baier asserts that the district court committed reversible error by allowing the government to question him about his pri- or conviction for outfitting hunters outside the limitations of his Forest Service special use permit. Baier first argues that his prior conviction was inadmissible pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) because he was not given advance notice that his conviction would be introduced at trial. Baier’s argument fails because the record reveals that the government did provide Baier with the requisite notice.

Baier next argues that evidence of…