Seven accused in poaching bust

[Washington Hunter]

Published March 19, 2006


MEDFORD, Ore. -- State police say they have broken up a ring of young poachers who shot deer and other animals at night in Southern Oregon and then shot videotape of their exploits.

Seven people were arrested, five adults aged 18 to 20 and two juveniles, police said. The adults were from Eagle Point and White City.

"After 15 years of fish and wildlife cases, this is probably the biggest big-game case I've ever worked," said OSP investigator Jim Collom.

Seven January search warrants yielded more than a dozen guns, at least 12 sets of deer antlers, pictures, videos, ammunition and a bag containing the beards of 35 wild turkeys, court papers show.

Olympian news services

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[Curly]

Hope they make an example out of 'em.

 

[JB]

15 years and your big case is kids jack lighting.
someone is slacking on the job.....at least bust up a gall bladder ring or something.

 

[Ten Bears]

I wonder what the total animal killed is on video if it's the biggest case he's ever worked? Sounds like high school buds out jack lighting to me......