The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is seeking information related to two animal wastage incidents in the South Brook and Cormack areas.

Resource Enforcement Officers initiated an investigation after the remains of a cow moose were abandoned at the intersection of Kippens Ridge Resource Road and Penney’s Brook Road. The entrance to this road is off Route 380, approximately 10 kilometres north of the community of South Brook in Green Bay. The incident occurred sometime during the evening of October 26 or the morning of October 27.

Officers initiated another investigation after the remains of two adult female caribou were found on a farmer’s field just off the White River Resource Road, north of the community of Cormack. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime during the period between midday on November 1 and midday on November 2.

The locations of the incidents are shown on the two maps below.

It is an offence under the Wild Life Act to willfully or intentionally allow the flesh of wildlife that has been taken or killed for food to be destroyed, wasted or spoiled. Intentional wastage of meat carries a fine of not less than $500, up to a maximum of $25,000, and in default of payment, imprisonment up to three months.

Anyone with information that may assist with the South Brook investigation is asked to call 709-292-4943. Anyone with information about the Cormack investigation can call 709-632-9285.

Residents can also make an anonymous report via the 24/7 Poaching Line at 1-877-820-0999. Reports can also be submitted anonymously at stoppoaching.ca.

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