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UPDATE: AUTHORITIES IN OREGON SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING A DEER POACHING SUSPECT

Poaching suspect

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police is reporting that the OSP Fish & Wildlife Division and Metro Park Rangers are working together to investigate unlawful hunting activity that occurred on public property along SW Grahams Ferry Rd outside Wilsonville in Clackamas County between October 25, 2021, and November 14, 2021.

Several deer carcasses were found on the property and Troopers currently have probable cause for multiple hunting-related crimes. 

One suspect has been identified but the second suspect is still outstanding. OSP Troopers are trying to identify the person in these photos, who is believed to be connected with this case.

The Oregon State Police is requesting public assistance with information about the identity of this person or this case. Any person with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the OSP TIP (Turn-In-Poachers) Reward line at 1-800-452-7888 or by cell at *OSP (*677) or send an email tip to . Please reference case # SP21320391.

UPDATE: Thanks to public assistance, Troopers were able to identify this person of interest and issue citations for:

  • Hunting in Violation of Criminal Trespass
  • Hunting Prohibited Hours
  • No Resident Hunting License

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677)

TIP E-Mail:

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-Bighorn Sheep
  • 5 Points-Rocky 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 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose
  • $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope
  • $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf
  • $300 Habitat Destruction
  • $200 Illegally Obtaining License/Tag(s)
  • $200 Unlawful Lend/Borrow Big Game Tags(s)
  • $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl
  • $100 Furbearers $100 Game Fish and Shellfish 

 

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