Edson Fish and Wildlife Officers are looking for information in regards to a number of animals that have been shot, and their carcasses abandoned or wasted in and around the Edson area. Officers have confirmed six moose, 15 deer, four elk and one black bear have been shot and left.

Most recently, on November 2, 2013, Officers responded to a complaint of a dead cow moose and her two calves half of a kilometre down the Talisman road just east of Edson. Officers determined both small and large calibre rifles were used on all three animals. It is believed that the subjects responsible reside in or around the Town of Edson.

Aggravating factors include:

– These poachers do not discriminate what species or sex of animal they destroy.

– In most cases, the animals are never retrieved, or only a limited portion of the carcass has been removed, and/or antlers have been cut off.

– Many of the animals killed are not, “trophy,” animals, so nothing is taken.

– The activity is occurring late in the evenings or early mornings.

– The shooting is occurring close to residences in some cases.

– Multiple carcases are found in single locations.

If you have any information on these or any other wildlife offences, you are encouraged to call the Edson Fish and Wildlife Office at 780-723-8244 or the 24-hour Report a Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. Callers can choose to remain anonymous and could qualify for a reward. The activity of these individuals is poaching and does not reflect the behaviour of members of the law abiding and ethical hunting community.