OSP Seeks Help Identifying Poacher

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Poaching Case
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking the public's help in identifying the person or persons responsible for shooting this buck deer outside of La Grande.
PHOTO COURTESY OF OSP

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in locating whoever was responsible for unlawful wounding a buck deer outside of La Grande in the Starkey Unit located in Union County.

According to Sgt. Chris Hawkins, a concerned citizen reported the mortally-wounded buck only a couple miles off Interstate 84, a short distance up Ladd Creek Road. OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers responded and determined the buck was shot with a .17 caliber rifle twice in the head, on or before June 3. There are no legal deer hunting seasons occurring during this time of year.

A reward is being offered by the Oregon Hunters Association through the Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) program for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Callers can remain anonymous. The TIP program number is 1-800-452-7888.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contacted Senior Trooper Kris Davis at the Oregon State Police office in La Grande at 541-805-4757.