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Utah's Front Line Against Poaching

With hunting seasons underway, officers need your help

Utah's Front Line Against Poaching
Deer and elk aren't the only animals poachers target. A poacher killed this mountain goat on Mt. Holly in southern Utah in 2008, then left it to rot.

You might not know it, but you're the key to fighting poaching in Utah. "You're crucial to our law enforcement efforts," says Captain Rick Olson with the Division of Wildlife Resources. "We need your eyes, your help and your support."

Olson says DWR officers catch plenty of wildlife violators on their own. But many more violators &mdash including many who commit serious wildlife crimes — are caught because someone was watching and called the DWR.

With many of Utah's hunting seasons in full swing, Olson says it's vital that you report any suspicious activity you see. You can report this activity one of three ways:

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