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Poachers bag multiple animals, risk health of Oregon herds
Pendleton, Ore. Three elk, three pronghorns, a mule deer, two turkeys and a bobcat round out a collection of animals illegally killed, tagged, processed or taxidermied in a case that spans multiple jurisdictions. However, the health threats to Oregon deer and elk populations may be of greater concern, according to wildlife authorities.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and incorrect herd management numbers are just two of the unintended consequences that can happen when people ignore wildlife laws. Cases like this threaten herds and confound biologists working to maintain healthy animals and stable populations according to Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper Tom Juzeler.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Tundra swans
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Friday to identify the person(s) responsible for the recent unlawful taking of two tundra swans in Harney County.
On April 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer discovered two deceased tundra swans off of Embree Bridge Road, near Oil Well Road in the East Fork of the Silvies River.
The USFWS officer notified the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division, which is now assisting in the investigation.
The officer determined the tundra swans had been shot with a small-caliber bullet sometime between March 31 and April 1.
2 deer killed, 3 injured by blow gun darts in Burns; $1,000 reward offered
ODFW
Blow gun darts have hit at least 5 deer in the Burns city limits since late last year
They re illegal to use to hunt deer in Oregon
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) A second mule deer has died and at least three more were injured after being struck with blow gun darts within the Burns city limits over the past four months, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reported Tuesday.
The Oregon Hunters Association is offering $1,000 in reward money for information leading to a citation.
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife troopers responded to a citizen report of an injured deer in Burns around noon on Saturday, Feb. 13. They found a mule deer doe in failing health with a blow dart lodged in her side.
BURNS — A second mule deer has died and at least three more were injured after being struck with blow gun darts within the Burns city limits over the last