Burns Fish and Wildlife Troopers use a bull elk decoy
By Mindy Gould on Monday, January 9th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
Burns-(Released from Oregon State Police)Burns Fish and Wildlife Troopers teamed up to address complaints about subjects suspected of party hunting and other violations in the Malheur River Unit.
A wildlife enforcement bull elk decoy was utilized which resulted in several contacts and multiple citations and warnings. One subject with a general second-season spike elk tag shot from his vehicle and roadway.
He was cited and released for Hunting Prohibited Area and Take Branch Antler Bull Elk, with several other charges forwarded to the District Attorney for consideration. His rifle was seized and secured into evidence.
