<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3v0Hvo_0vk1T17J00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3v0Hvo_0vk1T17J00" width="980" height="735" ><figcaption>Dr. T</figcaption></figure><p>The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is seeking public assistance after a buck deer was found shot and left to waste in Washington County earlier this month. Conservation officers received a report on September 3, discovering the deer near Enterprise. After investigating, officers concluded that the animal had been killed within 24 hours of the report and was shot with a firearm. This is especially concerning because only archery hunts were taking place at the time.</p><p>Illegal hunting, like in this case, robs lawful hunters of opportunities and negatively impacts wildlife populations. “Individuals who unlawfully kill big game animals... are stealing opportunities,” said DWR Sgt. Brandon White in a press release, underscoring the frustration felt by both wildlife officers and law-abiding hunters.</p><p>Illegal hunting also brings serious legal consequences. Hunters convicted of poaching face hefty fines, license revocations, and even jail time. When animals are killed outside the proper hunting season or with illegal methods, it disrupts efforts to manage wildlife populations. It can also lead to the unnecessary suffering of animals left to waste. Wildlife, an important natural resource, is vital to local ecosystems and the economy, especially in rural communities where hunting and wildlife viewing support tourism.</p><p>The DWR encourages anyone with information about the illegal killing of this deer, or any other wildlife crime, to report it through the UTiP Hotline (800-662-3337), the UTDWR Law Enforcement app, or by texting 847411. Confidential tips are accepted.</p><p>For this specific incident, anyone with information can contact Sgt. White directly by calling 435-616-9453. There is the possibility of a reward for information that leads to the prosecution of those responsible.</p><h2>LOOK: States with the highest average cost of living</h2><p>These are the top 20 states across the country, including the nation's capital, where the average cost of living is the highest, according to data compiled by the Missouri Economic Research &amp; Information Center. The average cost of living index is 100, which indicates the national average of all 50 states. The index includes cost factors such as groceries, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation, and more. All states listed below are above that baseline.</p></div></body>

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DWR Seeks Information On Illegal Deer Killing Near Enterprise

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is seeking public assistance after a buck deer was found shot and left to waste in Washington County earlier this month. Conservation officers received a report on September 3, discovering the deer near Enterprise. After investigating, officers concluded that the animal had been killed within 24 hours of the report and was shot with a firearm. This is especially concerning because only archery hunts were taking place at the time.