Moose shot, left to waste in northern Ont., investigation underway

An Ontario conservation officer vehicle is seen in this undated file image. (File photo/Supplied/Ministry of Natural Resources)

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Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help to identify those responsible for illegally shooting and abandoning a bull moose south of Hearst, Ont.

The moose was discovered in a forestry cut block at the end of P-6 Road in Roche Township, near a strip road and wood pile.

The MNR was called in to investigate after a local forestry company reported finding the dead animal on Oct. 27.

Serious offence

“Investigators believe the animal was shot between Oct. 24 and 26,” said the ministry in a news release.

“The ministry takes this situation very seriously,” said MNR spokesperson Andrew Chambers, in an email to CTV News.

The local ministry office echoed the sentiment.

“This is a serious offence and the ministry is committed to holding those responsible accountable,” MNR officials said in the news release.

Appeal for Information

The ministry has released a photo of the abandoned moose and conservation officers are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

To report a natural resource problem or provide information about this or other unsolved cases, call the ministry TIPS line toll-free at 1-877-847-7667, contact your local ministry office, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

For more information about unsolved cases, click here.

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