Another pronghorn antelope was shot at a local shooting range, prompting officials with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to remind anyone who is target shooting to pay attention to their target and what is beyond that target.
Game Warden Grant Gerharter said a doe pronghorn antelope was shot on or around July 13 at the Green River shooting range. The doe had two fawns that are now on their own. The pronghorn death is similar to three other pronghorn antelope deaths which occurred at shooting ranges in Rock Springs, Rawlins, and Sinclair earlier this month. “At this point, we are investigating whether this pronghorn killing was an accident or done on purpose,” Gerharter said. “I am looking for information and want to talk with anyone who was in the area around July 13 and might have seen someone or something related to this incident.
“Whether you are target shooting at a rifle range, at a gun club, on federal lands, or anywhere else for that matter, make sure you know your target and what lies beyond that target. If you are going to a range that is new to you look at your surroundings before you start target practice. If you are taking a young person out to target shoot make sure they, too, are aware of their target and what is beyond that target. We can’t stress this safety practice enough.”
Anyone with information on these or any wildlife violation may call the STOP Poaching Hotline at 1-877-WGFD-TIP. Tips may be reported to Game Warden Grant Gerharter at 307-875-3223 or 1-800-843-8096. Tips may also be reported on line at http://gf.state.wy.us/stoppoaching. Tips may result in a reward up to $5,000.00 and informants can chose to remain anonymous.
Game Warden Grant Gerharter said a doe pronghorn antelope was shot on or around July 13 at the Green River shooting range. The doe had two fawns that are now on their own. The pronghorn death is similar to three other pronghorn antelope deaths which occurred at shooting ranges in Rock Springs, Rawlins, and Sinclair earlier this month. “At this point, we are investigating whether this pronghorn killing was an accident or done on purpose,” Gerharter said. “I am looking for information and want to talk with anyone who was in the area around July 13 and might have seen someone or something related to this incident.
“Whether you are target shooting at a rifle range, at a gun club, on federal lands, or anywhere else for that matter, make sure you know your target and what lies beyond that target. If you are going to a range that is new to you look at your surroundings before you start target practice. If you are taking a young person out to target shoot make sure they, too, are aware of their target and what is beyond that target. We can’t stress this safety practice enough.”
Anyone with information on these or any wildlife violation may call the STOP Poaching Hotline at 1-877-WGFD-TIP. Tips may be reported to Game Warden Grant Gerharter at 307-875-3223 or 1-800-843-8096. Tips may also be reported on line at http://gf.state.wy.us/stoppoaching. Tips may result in a reward up to $5,000.00 and informants can chose to remain anonymous.
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