Investigation underway in several poaching incidents on the west coast

The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to moose poaching and wastage incidents west of Corner Brook.

Over the past month, officers have responded to four separate complaints in the areas of Lady Slipper Road and Gull Pond Road. Officers discovered four full moose carcasses at three different geographic locations, all believed to have been shot.

Officers believe the incidents occurred between September 13 and October 13.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Resource Enforcement Division at 709-637-2971 or make an anonymous report via the 24/7 Poaching Line at 1-877-820-0999. Reports can also be submitted online anonymously at stoppoaching.ca.