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Editor's note: This article includes an image in the photo gallery that some readers may find graphic. ST. GEORGE — The poaching of a trophy mule deer in Beaver County has state wildlife officials offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons involved.
Earlier this month a conservation officer with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources was made aware of a poached trophy buck near Minersville, according to a DWR press release issued Wednesday.
The mule deer was killed around July 24 and was reported to the authorities Aug. 11.
As the deer’s meat and head had not been removed, it is believed the deer had been shot and left to waste, the press release states.
The buck was killed sometime between July 20 and 29. With a 27-inch antler spread, it is considered a trophy buck deer by Utah state statute.
Anyone with information leading to the successful prosecution of the person or persons who poached this deer will qualify for either a monetary reward or a poaching-reported reward permit from the DWR.
Read the full article at St. George News.
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