This deer was covered with a tarp and left to waste in a Sunset dumpster.

DAVIS COUNTY —






Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information regarding the dumping of an entire deer in a dumpster near Main Street in Sunset, Utah.

Investigating officers were summoned to the scene by a concerned citizen. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that an entire 2x3 buck mule deer, wrapped in a blue tarp, had been placed in the dumpster. The animal had been field dressed, but no meat had been removed. A preliminary inspection indicated that the animal had been shot in the right shoulder.

Officers are seeking assistance with the investigation of this case. If you have information regarding this violation, or any other wildlife crime, please contact the Utah Turn in a Poacher (UTiP) Hotline at 1-800-662-3337.

Monetary rewards are available for information that leads to the successful prosecution of the responsible individual(s).

• Officer Brandon Baron
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  801-388-1719

• Additional contact:
  Sgt. Keith Fullenkamp
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  801-725-8990