Sunday, March 28, 2010
Rewards For Reporting Illegal Hunts
WEST VIRGINIA...
With the start of spring gobbler season approaching, the West Virginia chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is offering rewards of up to $200 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who illegally kill or possess wild turkeys. Gobbler season runs from April 26 through May 22. The one-day youth spring turkey season will be held April 24. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Chief Curtis I. Taylor said it is illegal to poach wild turkey, willfully destroy their nests or eggs, or kill them using bait. Reports should be directed to the local conservation officer or the local DNR district office. Informants' identities remain confidential.
With the start of spring gobbler season approaching, the West Virginia chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is offering rewards of up to $200 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who illegally kill or possess wild turkeys. Gobbler season runs from April 26 through May 22. The one-day youth spring turkey season will be held April 24. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Chief Curtis I. Taylor said it is illegal to poach wild turkey, willfully destroy their nests or eggs, or kill them using bait. Reports should be directed to the local conservation officer or the local DNR district office. Informants' identities remain confidential.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 4:39 PM 
