It wouldn't be unusual to spot dead wildlife near the woods along Baker road in New Port Richey. But no one was expecting to see five dead deer carcasses. "Shocked when I drove by and saw what I thought were carcasses and wasn't sure what it was," said Katharine Gallop, neighbor.
A closer look revealed the deer had been partially skinned, butchered, and dumped sometime Sunday morning. Even longtime hunter Lou Anning was disturbed by the discovery, "This is absolutely ridiculous, being a hunter myself, I hunt by good hunting ethics. Something should be done about this."
Neighbors called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and officers were at the scene Monday. They confirmed all the deer had been shot and part of the meat had been removed. "Normally you don't have that many at one time, most hunters don't get that many, even if it's a large party of hunters, don't get that many opportunities to harvest that many deer at a single opportunity," said Officer Baryl Martin, FWCC.
Officers also have to determine whether anything illegal occurred. Deer hunting season, by gun, is closed. But the person could have a special permit to kill nuisance deer. As far as disposing of the carcasses on private property, that's not illegal unless the property owner files a complaint.
Officers are asking anyone with information, to call the Alert line at 1-888-404-FWCC.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:51 GMT
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:06 GMT
Attorney William Grant is representing the family of Jamie Seeger. Grant says they want answers on why Seeger did not have protection as a confidential informant for the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. To the left of Grant is Wendy Moore, Seeger's mother
The family of a female confidential informant says, they want answers. Last July, Jamie Seeger was found shot to death in her car in Crystal River.
The family of a female confidential informant says, they want answers. Last July, Jamie Seeger was found shot to death in her car in Crystal River.
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:39 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:39:03 GMT
State health officials said Wednesday they were beefing up security of the statewide prescription drug database to protect patient information.
State health officials said Wednesday they were beefing up security of the statewide prescription drug database to protect patient information, a week after the American Civil Liberties Union said patients' personal information was leaked.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:51 GMT
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:46:51 GMT
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:09:00 GMT
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:01:00 GMT
It seems getting down on one knee with a ring is taking a backseat to some very creative marriage proposals. In recent years, men have conceptualized and executed marriage proposals that have raised
It seems getting down on one knee with a ring is taking a backseat to some very creative marriage proposals. In recent years, men have conceptualized and executed marriage proposals that have raised
Thursday, June 20 2013 1:13 AM EDT2013-06-20 05:13:50 GMT
An Indiana mother's attempt to get a graduation cake for her daughter turned into a humorous viral photo. The cake was supposed to feature a graduation "cap" on top of the photo of her daughter, but
An Indiana mother's attempt to get a graduation cake for her daughter turned into a humorous viral photo. The cake was supposed to feature a graduation "cap" on top of the photo of her daughter, but
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:50:46 GMT
Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide.
