The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division has put out a call for public aid in identifying the parties responsible for the illegal slaughter and dumping of four deer in Clackamas County. The remains, which were processed elsewhere, were discovered discarded on Port Blakely Tree Farm property off South Elwood Road, bringing to light a stark violation of wildlife and habitat laws.
According to a report published by the Oregon State Police on November 5th, a person came across a large quantity of deer meat on November 4th. The meat, along with front and rear deer quarters, had been discarded into the underbrush just east of South Benzinger Road. An OSP trooper found that three of the deer had been felled by archery equipment. The evidence suggests that this thoughtless act occurred between October 31st and November 2nd. The police are now relying on community tips to track down those behind this waste of life.
The Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) program has been instrumental in such cases, offering incentives for information leading to arrests or citations related to wildlife offenses. Informants can receive preference point rewards or cash rewards, depending on the species impacted. For example, reporting parties could earn five preference points for information on large game like bighorn sheep or moose, or they could pocket a cash reward, such as $1,000 for leads on elk, deer, or antelope poaching.
Should someone have any information, they are urged to contact the TIP line at 1-800-452-7888 or by emailing [email protected], and reference case number #SP25-457045. The program, a collaboration between multiple Oregon conservation and law enforcement agencies, reflects a concerted effort to uphold the state's wildlife laws and maintain biodiversity for future generations. Furthermore, the TIP program is supported by the Oregon Hunters Association and other wildlife groups, emphasizing the ecological and ethical responsibilities of hunting and conservation within the state.
For more information, individuals can visit the Oregon State Police Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) web page. This resource details the spectrum of rewards available and additional channels through which citizens can report offenses, reinforcing the collective role in preserving Oregon's diverse wildlife populations.
