Bucks likely shot near end of general hunting season with only heads removed
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking the public’s help in gathering information on four whitetail bucks that were dumped on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property between Bridger and Belfy in Carbon County. Only the heads were removed from the bucks and all meat was wasted.
The bucks, which were ungutted, were discovered in the Cub Creek area on BLM property on Dec. 6. It is believed all bucks were killed near the end of the general hunting season, which concluded on Nov. 30. Three wild turkey carcasses were also found dumped in the area.
In Montana, hunters are prohibited from wasting any part of a game animal that is suitable for food, including the tenderloins, backstraps and all of the four quarters. Additionally, it is illegal to dump animal parts.
FWP is urging anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Cub Creek area, or who has information about the potential person or persons responsible, to report the information.
To report information, contact game warden Frank Blundetto at 406-598-8114 or visit tipmont.mt.gov. Those who report information may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Photo: FWP game wardens are seeking information on these four whitetail bucks dumped with only heads removed between Bridger and Belfry. FWP photo
