Wasted Meat from Harvested Animal found

    A member of the public found moose parts with several large portions of meat still attached to the bone. Conservation officers believe it was dumped there on or around October 4, 2020. It is against the law to waste meat from a harvested animal.

    Conservation Officers are asking for help to identify who is responsible for wasting meat from a harvested animal.

    Heather Avery with the department of the environment says a member of the public found moose parts with several large portions of meat still attached to the bone. It was dumped and wasted near km 1385 on the south side of the Alaska Highway, about 10 km south of the Lewes River Bridge.

    Conservation officers believe it was dumped there on or around October 4, 2020. It is against the law to waste meat from a harvested animal.

    If you have any information please contact Whitehorse conservation officers at 667-8005 or by calling the TIPP line toll-free at 1-800-661-0525.

    Callers do not have to identify themselves. Relevant information may be eligible for a cash reward.

    Yukon's Department of Environment is reminding the public to respect Wildlife. Take only what you need, and use all that you take.

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