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Info sought on wanton waste of deer

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on the illegal shooting and wanton waste of a white-tailed buck in Cherry County in north-central Nebraska.

The deer was shot on Nov. 14 or 15 at the McKelvie National Forest.

People are encouraged to send information to Conservation Officer Frank Miller at 402-389-0444. They also may report tips through the Nebraska Wildlife Crimestoppers form at OutdoorNebraska.gov (search for “Crimestoppers”) or by calling 1-800-742-7627. Those who report crimes can remain anonymous.

People also may be eligible for a reward if their tip leads to the arrest of the violator.

For more information about Nebraska Wildlife CrimeStoppers or how to prepare a violation report, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov.


About Julie Geiser

Julie Geiser is a public information officer and Nebraskaland Magazine regional editor based out of North Platte.

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