The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to a moose wastage incident near the Town of Wabush.

Upon receiving a complaint from a member of the public, Resource Enforcement Officers responded and searched an area of Wabush Mountain Road, approximately three kilometres east of the town, where a full quarter of moose and other moose parts were found. Officers initiated an investigation and collected evidence from the area. It is believed the moose was discarded sometime between September 15 and September 25.

It is an offence under the Wild Life Act to willfully or intentionally allow the flesh of wildlife that has been taken or killed for food to be destroyed, wasted, or spoiled.

Anyone with information that may lead to the identity of the persons involved in this incident is asked to call 1-877-820-0999 anonymously or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymous reports can also be submitted online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or stoppoaching.ca.

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Media contact
Erin Shea
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-729-3733
erinshea@gov.nl.ca