The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, wrote to the Crook County district attorney thanking him for taking action and urging him to continue the aggressive investigation and prosecution, if warranted, in a recent deer poaching and abuse case. The HSUS also wrote thanking the Oregon State Police for their investigative work on the case.
The Case:
According to published media reports, John Livermore was arrested and is facing multiple charges for what police are calling "serial-type killing of wildlife."
After finding more than a dozen dead deer shot and left to rot beside U.S. Forest Service roads over the past several years, a police investigation led to Livermore. Reportedly, Livermore had a .22 caliber rifle with a home-built silencer and a special compartment in his vehicle to hide the weapon. He is facing weapons, hunting and animal abuse charges.
"Poaching is not only callous and irresponsible, it's also a crime that all too often goes unpunished." said Kelly Peterson, Oregon state director for The HSUS. "The Humane Society of the United States thanks the district attorney and Oregon State Police for sending a strong message that this kind of wanton killing will not be tolerated in the state of Oregon."
Poaching:
Every year, thousands of poachers are arrested nationwide; however, it is estimated that only 1-5 percent of poachers are caught. Poachers kill wildlife anytime, anywhere and sometimes do so in particularly cruel manners.
The HSUS works to stop inhumane and abusive hunting practices across the country. Visit humanesociety.org/hunt for more information.
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