Information sought in four cases of illegally killed mule deer in Owyhee County

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding four cases of deer that were recently illegally killed in different areas of Owyhee County in Southwest Idaho.

“In each of these cases, they were all shot, left and had rotted. None of the meat was used,” said Conservation Officer Craig Mickelson. “Two of the cases involved big, mature bucks that were illegally shot during a two-point-only season, that could have been legally harvested in November by hunters who drew coveted controlled hunt tags.”

Any information leading to charges being filed will make the reporting person eligible for a financial reward through the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) program. Anyone who has information that can help with these investigations is asked to contact Officer Mickelson or Officer Brian Jack at the Southwest Regional Office at 208-465-8465. Tips can also be called into the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999.

Oct. 10, 2021 – 4x3 Mule Deer Buck - Turntable Mountain, Unit 40

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