Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a mule deer doe that was shot and wasted in the Big Snowy Mountains.

Wardens responded to a report from a hunter on Sunday, Oct. 27, and found the deer dead from gunshot wounds and field dressed. The doe was located on ATV trail #652 in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, approximately 1.5 miles west of the Swimming Woman Creek access.

This incident took place in hunting district 535, where antlerless mule deer harvest is prohibited on National Forest lands. Additionally, wasting any part of a game animal that is suitable for food is prohibited.

Anyone with possible information about this incident is asked to visit tipmont.mt.gov to provide details. Those who report information may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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