LAST EDITED ON Nov-11-18 AT 12:32PM (MST)[p]I recently had my first collision (more of a love tap) with a mule deer but it did severely injure the back legs of the deer. I followed the proper instructions set by the DWR and called the Rich county sheriffs officer to have them come out and dispatch the animal. The officer said he didn't have anyone available at the moment to come take care of it and that I didn't need to stay at the scene.
I felt bad for the suffering animal and had a rifle in the truck to end the animals misery. But the law doesn't allow it.
I believe the state needs to change some laws in regard to these situations. Especially if an officer is not available to come end the animals suffering.
Does anyone know of any RAC meeting discussions about possible law changes in this regard? If not, how do I bring up this issue or create a discussion with the DWR to find some better solutions?
"Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. So
we must and we will."
Theadore Roosevelt
I felt bad for the suffering animal and had a rifle in the truck to end the animals misery. But the law doesn't allow it.
I believe the state needs to change some laws in regard to these situations. Especially if an officer is not available to come end the animals suffering.
Does anyone know of any RAC meeting discussions about possible law changes in this regard? If not, how do I bring up this issue or create a discussion with the DWR to find some better solutions?
"Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. So
we must and we will."
Theadore Roosevelt