Idaho Fish and Game investigates waste of two mule deer near Hagerman

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, on Oct. 19, Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers received a report of two wasted mule deer off of Crows Nest Road, near Hagerman. The wasted deer were found within Game Management Unit 46 in Twin Falls County.

Evidence collected from the carcasses leads officers to believe both deer were shot and then transported and dumped at the location on Crows Nest Road.

Edible portions of both deer were left to waste, and the antlers were removed from the buck.

It is suspected the deer were dumped on Oct. 16 or Oct. 17.

Fish and Game asks anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Senior Conservation Officer Kayla Brauer at (208)914-3609 or the Citizens Against Poaching Hotline at 1-800-632-5999. Reports of wildlife crimes can be made anonymously through the hotline or online.

More information can be found HERE.

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