Oregon State Police searching for suspect who poached 2 blacktail deer

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help catching the person or people responsible for poaching two juvenile blacktail deer in Clatsop County.

On March 17, Fish and Wildlife troopers were called to the North Fork Wolf Creek Recreational Shooting Lanes in the Tillamook State Forest, 35 miles east of Seaside. At the scene, troopers found two deer, which they suspect were killed by poachers.

“Anyone who was at the shooting range near this time frame and saw anything or has any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact OSP Senior Trooper Greg Schuerger or Senior Trooper Dave Herman through the Turn in Poachers hotline,” OSP said.

In January, Oregon State Police also announced that investigators are looking for a suspect or suspects responsible for the poaching of a wolf in Union County. Poaching tips can be sent to TIP@osp.oregon.gov​ or by calling (1-800) 452-7888.