December 9, 2014
Province Seeks Information on Poaching of White-tailed Deer
On the evening of Dec. 1, a white-tailed deer was illegally killed near the campground entrance road at Grand Beach Provincial Park and Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship would like anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
An investigation by natural resources officers determined a truck with large, off-road tires came to a stop at the entrance of the campground and one of the occupants killed the deer. The deer was then dragged from the bush and loaded into the back of the truck without being field dressed.
Depending on the circumstances of the incident, charges could include hunting within 300 metres of a development or improvement that is used for a recreational purpose. There could also be charges related to the possession of an animal taken illegally and hunting after the close of deer season.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the 24-hour, confidential T.I.P. (Turn in Poachers) line at 1-800-782-0076 (toll-free), or the Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship office in Grand Beach at 204-754-5040.
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