The BC Conservation Office is investigating a possible attempt at moose poaching.
Conservation officer Mike Richardson says his office received a report of a moose being shot early Monday morning, Sept. 21. He said two shots were heard and a thee-point bull moose was found dead in a ditch on the Owlhead forest service road.
“I don’t have any suspects at the moment, I’ve had a few calls coming in regarding a vehicle that was possibly seen in the area of the moose,” said Richardson. “It was a grey Ford pickup with two older men in the vehicle.”
Richardson said he’s heard rumours that there may have been other moose taken, but nothing has been confirmed.
The matter remains under investigation, and anyone with information that might be of assistance is encouraged to call the RAPP (Report all Polluters and Poachers) line at 1-877-952-7277.
Bear complaint
The Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a complaint of a 150-pound black bear that was in the carport of a Notch Hill residence over the weekend.
Staff Sgt. Scott West said the resident did the right thing by calling the BC Conservation Service and the RCMP and going safely inside the home while the bear was around.
In consultation with the Conservation Service, the decision was made to try and scare the bear off.
West reports the bear was successfully frightened off into a wooded area and police have no further reports of any problems with the bear in the area.