OSP FISH AND WILDLIFE TROOPERS IN CENTRAL POINT MAKE ARRESTS IN ELK/DEER POACHING CASES News Release from Oregon State Police In early September 2014, OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers from Central Point investigated a report of a trophy bull elk killed off Lake Creek Road; only the head was taken with the rest of the elk carcass left to waste. Additionally, troopers received reports of several deer carcasses in the same area which had only the heads removed also. Rewards were offered from several sources totaling over $15,000.00. The Oregon Hunters Association, Humane Society of the United States, and The Cascade Ranch all offered reward monies. After receiving tips from callers OSP Troopers identified two men believed to be responsible for taking the trophy bull elk and four buck deer. The elk and deer antlers were recovered and both men were issued criminal citations to appear in the Jackson County Circuit court. AUSTIN BURKETT, 19, from Eagle Point, was cited for Unlawful Take of Deer (2 counts), Unlawful Take of Elk, and Waste of Wildlife (3 counts). CHRISTIAN D. COCHRAN, 19, from Eagle Point, was cited for Unlawful Take of Deer (2 counts), Aiding in a Wildlife Crime, and Waste of Wildlife. Trooper Josh Nugent is the case officer form this case. Anyone with more information is asked to please call (541) 618-7973. OSP wishes to thank those members of the hunting and angling community for their assistance in identifying the persons responsible for these types of crimes. As always, any person may report wildlife crimes or suspected wildlife crimes anonymously to the OSP Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888. *** Previous Release *** The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division in Central Point is seeking the publics assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of a large bull elk recently on Lake Creek road in Eagle Point in Jackson County. Trooper Josh Nugent is investigating the discovery of a bull elk thats head was cut off and taken and the rest was left to waste on Lake creek road near mile post 2 on September 8, 2014. The rate of decomposition suggests that it might have been killed on September 6 or 7, and likely at night. A reward of up to $6,000.00 is being offered on this case through several sources: $5,000.00 is offered through the Humane Society of United States for information leading to a conviction, Cascade Ranch for $500 for information leading to an arrest and Turn in Poachers (TIP) Program is also offering $500 which is administered through the Oregon Hunters Association, for any information that leads to an arrest in this case. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Trooper Nugent at (541)727-8055, or the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888. Information may be kept anonymous. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS A FRESH BULL ELK HEAD OR ANTLERS BUT HAS NO MEAT OR CARCASS YOU COULD EARN YOURSELF $6,000.00 FOR SHARING THE INFORMATION WITH OSP. Trooper Josh Nugent Oregon State Police-Central Point Fish & Wildlife Division Office: (541) 618-7973 #CCN
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 01:26:46 +0000
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