Oregon State Police Investigating Illegal Killing of Three Black Tail Bucks
A reward of up to $5,250 is being offered through two sources for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
(EAGLE POINT, Ore. ) — Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help for information to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of three black tail bucks on Lake Creek Road in Eagle Point in Jackson County.
A reward of up to $5,250 is being offered through two sources for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
The Humane Society of United States (HSUS) and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust (HSWLT) are offering $5,000 and the Turn in Poachers (TIP) Program, administered by the Oregon Hunters Association, is offering an additional $250.
Trooper Josh Nugent is investigating the discovery of three black tail bucks disposed of on Lake Creek Road near milepost 4.
One of the bucks had his head cut off and the hind quarters and the rest was left to waste. The other two bucks had their skull caps cut off and the rest was left to waste. The rate of decomposition suggests they might have been killed around the first week of September.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Trooper Nugent at (541) 727-8055, or the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888. Information may be kept anonymous.
The HSUS and HSWLT work with state and federal wildlife agencies to offer rewards of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspected poachers.
Source: Oregon State Police
