wildlife enforcement

Poaching Conviction: Man Sentenced for Shooting White-tailed Deer on Orofino Elementary School Grounds

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Orofino, Idaho – A Peck, Idaho man has been convicted and sentenced for poaching a white-tailed deer on the grounds of Orofino Elementary School, thanks to community cooperation and extensive surveillance footage reviewed by Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers. In a case highlighting the importance of wildlife enforcement and public vigilance, Lars Nelson faced … Read more

New York DEC Environmental Conservation Officers Enforce Wildlife Protection Laws in Recent Patrols

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Albany, New York – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement is actively enforcing the state’s Environmental Conservation Law to safeguard fish, wildlife, and natural resources statewide. Established in 1880 with the first Game Protectors, the division’s Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) and investigators continue their vital role in protecting … Read more