Mule Deer Doe Poached in Caribou County

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information about the unlawful killing of a mule deer doe. On Tuesday, March 2, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Conservation Officer Nathan Stohosky discovered a dead mule deer doe on Sant Road in Caribou County, about one mile north of the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and Sant Road. The carcass was partially visible from the road when it was discovered. An investigation revealed a small caliber bullet hole in the neck of the deer, and no parts of the animal were taken. The doe appeared to have been killed sometime during the week before it was discovered, most likely over that last weekend in February. "This may have been an incident of people driving around looking for things to shoot, and unfortunately this doe became a target of opportunity," Stohosky said. "Often these drives occur late at night and are usually accompanied by alcohol and poor judgment." The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information related to this crime or other wildlife crimes is encouraged to call Stohosky at 208-221-4513, the Caribou County Sheriff's Office at 208-547-2561, or Fish and Game's southeast Idaho regional office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703. Those who would like to provide information anonymously may contact the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999. Rewards are available through CAP for information that leads to an arrest.