Investigation started after remains of four dead moose found west of Corner Brook

    Friday, 24 October 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    It’s believed to have happened sometime between September 13th and October 13th in the lady Slipper Road and Gull Pond Road areas.

    Enforcement officers are investigating after four full moose carcasses were found shot just west of Corner Brook. It’s believed to have happened sometime between September 13th and October 13th in the lady Slipper Road and Gull Pond Road areas. Poaching a big game animal can come with penalties of $1,000, up to a maximum of $5,000 for a first offence. As well, individuals can face a prison term of between one to six months and in most cases, must forfeit the firearms and vehicles involved. It is also an offence to willfully or intentionally allow the flesh of wildlife that has been taken or killed for food to be destroyed, wasted or spoiled. Intentional wastage of meat carries a fine of up to $200. Resource Enforcement Division is asking anyone with information that may assist the investigation to call 709-637-2971.  

     

     

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