Noteworthy Observations
ST192, ST196, & ST199 - The shooting and leaving of moose to rot in Saskatchewan continues to be a problem. Three cases were advertised this year looking for evidence to convict the shooter. These moose are being found shot during the time of year when there are no moose seasons on, so it certainly is not a case of mistaken identity. This is a tremendous waste of a unique game animal and shows absolutely no respect for wildlife.
ST198 - One particularly repugnant poaching incident involved a 5x6 bull elk killed in the Great Sand Hills on the Chomistek Ranch in November. The poacher removed the head with antlers and left the carcass to rot. There was no elk season on at the time. Someone would value the antlers only and not ensure that the meat was not wasted should be fully prosecuted under the law.
ST189 - A metal toilet was vandalized in late October at the Pagan Lake Campground located NE of Meadow Lake. A 4x4 truck deliberately rammed the toilet and broke the internal mid steel structure and knocked it off the cement pad. The cost to replace this toilet is approximately $8,000. Vandalism in the parks threatens the integrity of our park system and places a huge financial burden to the operational cost of maintaining and providing services for park users.
ST188 - On June 11 a forest fire was reported south of the Turnor Lake turnoff. With dry conditions and high winds, this event took off and became a large forest fire. Investigation revealed that this was an arson fire. To extinguish a forest fire costs a lot of money and is quite dangerous. There is also the added cost of the timber that is destroyed and the loss of the scenic beauty of the forest.
ALL THE CASES ABOVE STILL REQUIRE INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC TO SOLVE THESE CRIMES