OSP requesting public’s assistance with unlawful killing of swans
By Mindy Gould on Monday, April 12th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
BURNS – The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of two Tundra Swans in Harney County.
On April 1, 2021 a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer discovered two deceased Tundra Swans off of Embree Bridge Road near Oil Well Road in the East Fork of the Silvies River.
The U.S. F&W Officer notified the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division which are now assisting in the investigation.
The U.S. F&W Officer determined the Tundra Swans had been shot with a small caliber bullet sometime between March 31 and April 1.
If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or 541-589-2547.
Poaching wildlife and damaging habitats affects present and future generations of wildlife, impacts communities and the economy, and creates enforcement challenges.
