Mule Deer poaching
by Wyoming Game and Fish
December 6, 2014
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the illegal taking of two mule deer during a closed season in Sublette County recently. The mule deer were killed during the early morning hours of Thursday, November 13, 2014, along the Lander Cut-off Road (Sublette County Road 23-132) in the Long Draw area near Little Prospect Mountain in deer Hunt Area 130. The mule deer hunting season in this portion of Hunt Area 130 closed on October 31 and this area is a critical wintering area for mule deer.
Wyoming Game and Fish South Pinedale Game Warden Jordan Kraft investigated the poaching incident where evidence suggested that two mule deer were removed from the field whole without being field-dressed. Kraft believes there were two subjects were involved in the incident.
Anyone with possible information regarding this poaching incident, or who was in the area and may have noted suspicious vehicles or activities, is encouraged to call South Pinedale Game Warden Jordan Kraft at 307-367-2470, the Pinedale Game and Fish office at 1-800-452-9107 or the STOP POACHING hotline at 1-877-WGFD-TIP (1-877-943-3847). Callers may remain anonymous and any information leading to the arrest and conviction may result in a reward of up to $5,000.
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