THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OREGON STATE POLICE FISH AND WILDLIFE DIVISION
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful shooting of a mule deer doe in or around the city of Elgin, in Union County.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Fish and Wildlife troopers began receiving calls regarding a mule deer doe with arrows lodged in its head and lower neck area. Over the next few days troopers responded to calls from the public regarding the injured deer and attempted to dispatch it but were unable to do so safely.
On Thursday, April 22, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel located the deer and were able to tranquilize the deer and remove the arrow from its neck. The arrow seen in its head earlier had fallen out on its own. ODFW biologists determined the deer was in good condition and were able to ear tag it, treat the wounds, and release it. The arrows are believed to be crossbow bolts fired from a crossbow.
Anyone with information regarding the attempted unlawful take of this mule deer doe is asked to call the Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone, or email TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Reference case number SP26-126854.
