Resource Enforcement of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture are seeking information related to the recent discovery of two moose carcasses off Route 100 (Cape Shore Highway) near the community of Cuslett, Placentia Bay.

Officers responding to a report from the public determined the two moose had been shot, some of the meat removed, and the main body of the moose left at the site. .

Investigators believe the incident occurred between Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8, prior to the start of the big game hunting season which opened on Saturday, September 10. Anyone who may have additional information about this incident or witnessed suspicious activity in the area are encouraged to contact the Resource Enforcement Division in St. John’s at 709-729-2192.

The public is reminded it is an offence under the Wild Life Act to harvest any species of game during closed time and to willfully or intentionally allow the flesh of wildlife taken and appropriate for food to be destroyed, wasted, or spoiled.

The public can report suspicious activity anonymously at any time, by calling 1-877-820-0999 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymous reports can also be submitted online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or www.stoppoaching.ca.

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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2923, 640-9786
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca