FWP investigating deer carcasses found dumped near Glendive

MONTANA -- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are asking for help from the public in leading them to whoever is responsible for six white-tailed deer that were found abandoned and wasted near Glendive.

The deer were discovered on February 14th in a pile just south of Glendive in the Short Pine OHV area on Marsh Road.

Four of the deer were bucks, and two were does.

FWP warden Jonathan Kaiser is investigating the incident and says all indications are that the deer were abandoned and left to waste.

In a press release, Kaiser said, “Up to four of the deer were still completely whole with no meat harvested. For the most part, it was almost a total or complete waste of edible meat.”

He also noted that little was taken from the deer in the way of trophies, and that all but one of the bucks still had its antlers, with the largest buck appearing to have had its antlers removed.

Kaiser believes the poaching and dumping of the deer had taken place fairly recently.

He also noted that the investigation has yielded some evidence left at the scene.

Kaiser asks anyone with information about the incident to contact him, adding that, “most sporting men and women would consider this an egregious waste.”

Anyone who has information can call 406-853-7900 or 406-234-0916, or FWP's 24-hour TIPMONT line at 1-800-847-6668.

Callers to the TIPMONT line may remain anonymous if they wish; anyone who contributes information that leads to a conviction may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.

(KXLH Helena News - Feb 27, 2015)