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A mule deer buck left to waste east of St. Louis. (Facebook/SaskTip)
Deer shot illegally

Mule deer buck shot and left near St. Louis

Dec 10, 2019 | 11:53 AM

Saskatchewan Conservation Officers are investigating another deer being shot illegally and then left to waste. This time it was a mule deer buck found south of Prince Albert near the community of St. Louis on Dec.1.

SaskTip, a group that encourages people to turn in poachers, said on its Facebook page the evidence found at the scene suggests it may have been a case of mistaken identity. Mule deer season was not open at the time and the hunter may have mistaken the mule deer for a white-tailed deer.

The post said hunters who mistakenly shoot an animal should report the incident to a conservation officer immediately and field dress the animal so it doesn’t spoil.

Charges and the loss of a hunting license may not be required if the appropriate steps are taken after mistakenly shooting an animal, and the ministry encouraged hunters to be honest.

The SaskTip Facebook page shows a number of posts detailing incidents of deer being shot illegally and then left to waste. In late November, Loon Lake conservation officers found a white-tailed deer left to waste near Barthel, southwest of Meadow Lake. The post read, ‘Unfortunately, this is becoming too common in this area.’

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the SaskTip line.

cam.lee@jpbg.ca

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