State wildlife officers are investigating multiple poaching incidents involving deer along Farm to Market Road west of Kalispell.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking information related to the illegal killing and wasting of numerous deer.
“We’ve had multiple deer shot and left,” Game Warden Wes Oedekoven said. “We have had a string of them ever since June.”
Most of the activity has occurred at night, presumably with the aid of artificial light, such as a spotlight, according to FWP. There is not any evidence of antlers being taken from the animals.
Anyone with information that could aid in the investigation is urged to call 1-800-TIPMONT. Callers can remain anonymous and anyone with information leading to a conviction may be eligible for a reward.
Earlier this year, four local individuals were charged with multiple deer poaching cases. All total, the four defendants paid $16,435 in fines and restitution and lost their privileges to hunt, trap and fish for a total of 51 years.
According to Warden Captain Lee Anderson, while there had been some reprieve from this illegal activity following the recent prosecution of several individuals in the area, wardens are concerned that this type of activity is occurring again.