The BC Conservation Service confirms they have several leads in their investigation of the illegal poaching of a well-known mule deer buck that took place within Kimberley city limits.
The animal is a large, striking 5-by-5 buck with a drop tine B次元官网网址� an antler point that grows straight down from the main beam on the antlers of a mature deer B次元官网网址� who was affectionately known in the community by the nickname Droptine.
Reiker Krenz with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, told the Bulletin that Droptine was shot on Sunday, Nov. 15 between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and left on the roadside.
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Krenz said theyB次元官网网址檝e had reports of a suspicious vehicle, but said that his office didnB次元官网网址檛 put out vehicle details.
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However, if you did see a suspicious person walking with a gun or a vehicle parked in the area, or especially if you heard a gunshot and can remember the time and location, you should contact the BC Conservation Officer Service Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277.
B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e looking for any further information in regards to this incident,B次元官网网址� Krenz said. B次元官网网址淲e do have several leads, however we are requesting the publicB次元官网网址檚 assistance, or if anyone involved would like to come forward.B次元官网网址�
Droptine isnB次元官网网址檛 the first animal poached in the East Kootenay this year.
B次元官网网址淚n the East Kootenay weB次元官网网址檝e had several poached animals, including mule deer, whitetail, elk, however this is a specific incident as it is inside Kimberley city limits where this one was shot.B次元官网网址�
Additionally, regardless of where the animal was shot, it also was killed after mule deer hunting season, which closed on Nov. 10.
The investigation remains active.
paul.rodgers@kimberleybulletin
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