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CPW offering reward for information on deer poacher in Jefferson County

Posted at 7:09 PM, Aug 06, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-06 21:18:15-04

MORRISON — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking information on a deer that was illegally shot in Jefferson County.

CPW said the poaching occurred on August 5th in a subdivision in Morrison.

According to the agency, the doe was show twice with arrows from a crossbow, also called bolts. The mortally wounded deer was located by officers and euthanized due to her condition.

CPW is offering a $500 reward for information on this crime. Anyone with information can contact the Denver wildlife service center at (303) 291-7227 or Operation Game Thief at 1-877-265-6648.