Ben Womelsdorf, local natural resource officer for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, reported finding two poached deer in Allen County over the weekend.
“We just want to remind residents that the department needs their help in reporting any illegal activity,” Womelsdorf said. “I received reports of spotlighting of deer and found the two poached deer.”
Womelsdorf said since natural resource officers have an enormous amount of ground to cover alone, it is ex-tremely important for people to report violations.
He said residents may contact him directly at 620-365-7122 or they may call Operation Game Thief at 877-426-3843.
KDWP’s Operation Game Thief reports may be made anonymously without direct contact with a warden and will work anywhere in the state. Get as much information as possible and call, Womelsdorf said.
Or people may call the local sheriff and officers will contact a warden.
“I want to develop a professional, working relationship with as many landowners and sportsmen as possible so we can work together to decrease the poaching of our wildlife,” Womelsdorf said.
Deer poaching needs checked in local area
