Sat Sep 14 16:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Poacher Sought After Mule Deer Found Shot at Lake Pueblo State Park
**Pueblo, CO** – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person who shot and killed a mule deer at Lake Pueblo State Park last week.
The deer was found dead on September 12th near Rock Creek Canyon Road, close to the Kestrel Pond Swim Beach. Evidence at the scene indicated the deer was poached, prompting CPW to launch an investigation.
“We need the public’s help,” said Gretchen Holschuh, District Wildlife Manager for the Pueblo West region. “This is poaching and it’s illegal and we want to catch the person who did this. This mule deer was treated unethically and that is something we take very seriously.”
Anyone found guilty of illegally harming or killing wildlife could face misdemeanor charges, including harassment of wildlife, hunting big game without a license, illegal taking of wildlife, and careless use of a firearm. Convictions could result in fines and surcharges ranging from $750 to $13,000, and up to six months in jail.
CPW is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them directly. Information can also be provided anonymously through Operation Game Thief by calling 877-265-6648, dialing #OGT from a Verizon cell phone, or emailing game.thief@state.co.us. A reward of up to $500 is offered for information leading to an arrest or citation.
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