The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is seeking information regarding the poaching of four mule deer bucks in Utah County last fall. Investigators report all were illegally killed between October and November 2023 in the Woodland Hills area, according to a news release.

All heads were removed and the carcasses were left to waste.

To date, investigators have narrowed down details on one of the poaching incidents, which they believe occurred between noon on Oct. 2 and 6:45 a.m. on Oct. 3. The deer, which was found near 11200 S. Street in Woodland Hills, had been killed by rifle. The incident occurred during muzzleloader season, which makes the use of a rifle illegal. The area in which the deer was found was also closed to hunting.

“Individuals who unlawfully kill big game animals and other wildlife are stealing opportunities from those who might otherwise harvest the animal lawfully in the future and who need the meat,” said Daniel Clancy, UDWR conservation officer. “We had some leads at the time we began investigating these incidents, but those have not yielded results. So we are asking for the public’s help in providing any information about these four poaching incidents.”

If anyone has any information, please call the UTiP Hotline at 800-662-3337, send information via the UTDWR Law Enforcement app or text information to 847411. You can also contact Officer Clancy at 385-289-4023.