Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information on two poaching incidents that took place last month in the Vernal area. According to the DWR, the first incident was a small mule deer fawn that was shot and left on the side of the road near Dry Fork. The second incident was a pronghorn buck that was shot in the neck near Fiddler Road. “Both animals were found alive and suffering from their injuries,” shares the DWR report. “The responding officers quickly euthanized them…Utahns value wildlife, and poaching is a serious crime. A monetary reward may be available to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for killing these animals. Requests for confidentiality will be honored.” If you know anything about either of these cases or any other wildlife crime, please call the UTiP Hotline at 1-800-662-3337.
