Game wardens are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a deer poaching incident in Lyon County.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks says the incident apparently happened Sunday morning near Roads 70 and X south of Hartford. One deer was apparently shot and then left to die. Additional details are currently pending.
Poaching penalties can range from fines and restitution to gun forfeiture and revocation of hunting privileges for years if convicted.
If you have information, call the Lyon County Game Warden’s Office at 620-431-9873.
Wardens announced their investigation into the Lyon County poaching case about an hour after reminding residents valid Kansas hunting licenses are required, along with purchased permits, unless hunters are deemed exempt. Wardens say they have found several non-resident hunters that do not have valid licenses while they hunt and are not exempt.
