A photo of the deer found near Pincher Creek. (Supplied by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement)

By David Opinko

Officials in Pincher Creek searching for clues after deer shot and abandoned

Oct 11, 2019 | 12:14 PM

PINCHER CREEK, AB – Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement are looking for whoever is responsible for shooting an antlered mule deer and leaving it on the side of the road.

It was found in the ditch off of Range Road 30-0, approximately one mile east of the Town of Pincher Creek.

The deer is believed to have been killed sometime before 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 9th.

“It appears that no attempt was made to retrieve the animal by the individual(s) who shot it,” reads a social media post from Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement.

The general season for antlered mule deer in WMU 110 does not start until November 6th.

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Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. Alternatively, you can send information to their website here.

If you are reporting information through the phone or online methods, you can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward.