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DWR seeks leads on unique truck linked to poaching incident

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DWR seeks leads on unique truck linked to poaching incident
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Utah DNR and Ute Tribal Law Enforcement are seeking help identifying the owner of a unique truck linked to a poaching incident. The incident involved the illegal harvesting of a pronghorn on Ute tribal lands.

Key takeaways

  • Investigators are seeking the owner of a unique truck involved in a poaching incident.
  • The incident occurred on Sept. 12 east of Pleasant Valley on Ute tribal lands.
  • A pronghorn was illegally harvested and removed from the area after unauthorized access to private property.
  • Leads can be submitted via social media or the Turn in a Poacher Line.

Utah Department of Wildlife Resources investigators are seeking leads to identify the owner of a unique truck linked to an investigation, according to an October 1 report.

In partnership with Ute Tribal Law Enforcement, Utah DNR Law Enforcement officers are working to identify the vehicle involved in a poaching incident.

The poaching occurred on Sept. 12 east of Pleasant Valley on Ute tribal lands. According to a statement, a pronghorn was illegally harvested after private property was accessed without permission, and the animal was field-dressed and removed from the land.

The unusual truck was seen with three men and a dog, though the vehicle was captured in fuzzy photographs.

Anyone with information can contact Utah DWR Law Enforcement by sending a direct message on its social media page. Information can also be provided via the Turn in a Poacher Line by calling 800-662-3337 or texting 847411.

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