Moose Droppings

North Carolina Wildlife Enforcement officers are hunting for the individual or individuals responsible for the illegal dumping of deer carcass in McDowell Creek in Huntersville North Carolina. The remains of a deer wrapped in 3 plastic bags were found dumped in the creek. Wildlife Enforcement Officers investigating this case believe poachers and not hunters are responsible for this crime because it would appear that only the antlers are missing.

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Those responsible for this could face up to $10,000 in fines for dumping into a waterway. This is such a senseless act and a black eye on hunting even though it is the work of poachers. I hope if anyone has any information on those who are responsible for this crime that they will contact NCWC.

For hunters here in NC we can legally dispose of deer remains by burying them or placing them in a heavily wooded area where vultures and other scavengers can feed on the remains. Let’s make sure we don’t leave them in places that are frequented by others and certainly not in a waterway.

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