Police seek public assistance in solving buck poaching case

It was reported that a white male described as 5’1” tall with brown hair and a brown beard was witnessed cutting off the head of the buck.

Last month, Troopers from the Springfield Patrol Office responded to a report of a buck deer unlawfully killed near Upper Camp Creek Road in Springfield. 

On December 9, 2021 at approximately 7pm, it was reported that a white male described as 5’1” tall with brown hair and a brown beard was witnessed cutting off the head of the buck.  The male fled in a late 90’s white Chevrolet flatbed diesel pickup.  The deer was later donated to a local church.

OSP is seeking anyone with information regarding this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@state.or.us Reference case #SP21-342721.

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The Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward offers preference points or cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish.

Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags, and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.

PREFERENCE POINT REWARDS:

* 5 Points-Mountain Sheep

* 5 Points-Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

 CASH REWARDS:

* $1,000 Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose

* $500 Elk, Deer, and Antelope

* $300 Bear, Cougar, and Wolf

* $300 Habitat Destruction

* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl

* $100 Furbearers

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish

Photos: Oregon State Police (OSP)

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