Numerous Deer Poached Near Kalispell

[MT_elk]

Wardens Looking for Tips on Deer Poaching Cases

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Game Wardens are seeking information related to illegal killing and wasting of numerous deer along the entire length of Farm to Market Road and west of Kalispell towards Kila. Most of the activity is occurring at night presumably with the aid of artificial light (spotlight). Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800-TIPMONT. You can remain anonymous and anyone with information leading to a conviction may be eligible for a reward.

According to Warden Captain Lee Anderson, while there had been some reprieve from this illegal activity following the recent prosecution of several individuals in the area, wardens are concerned that this type of activity is occurring again.

Contact: Game Warden Wes Oedekoven, (406) 270-4220.

 

[mtlion]

This goes on anywhere you've got bored young kids with access to firearms, vehicles, and usually booze. Years ago I worked in Central Montana, Harlowton area. When the local kids went on a bender you could tell. There would be a dead mule deer buck every 1/2 mile to mile down certain county roads. Usually head/neck shot. The country is so big it'd be tough to catch them. We cruised around a few times deep in the night hoping to catch some in the act and on those nights never saw another soul out there.