Public's Help Sought in Deer Poaching Case

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the poaching of a doe mule deer near Boise on July 27. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day. Responding to the initial report, Fish and Game conservation officer Matt O'Connell found the poached deer near the Hill Road entrance to Dry Creek Cemetery north of Boise. The doe had apparently been shot and most of the meat was taken off of the carcass. Evidence was collected at the scene, but O'Connell hopes to learn more about the case from an eyewitness or others who have knowledge of the poaching incident. "I am very interested in visiting with anyone who has information regarding this dead deer," he said. In addition to the CAP hotline, persons may also contact their local Fish and Game office with information regarding the case.