The men killed the White-tail doe and two yearlings, a buck and a doe, that were found shot near Mile Marker 14.8 off Redington Pass Road. Also found dead were two fawns.
“Poaching is not hunting, it’s stealing wildlife from the citizens of the state,” said Regional Supervisor Raul Vega of Game and Fish in Tucson. “We hope that someone who saw or heard something will come forward. With the start of hunting season upon us, this is an unfortunate reminder that no true sportsman would tolerate this kind of conduct.”
The maximum penalty for poaching is six months in jail and a $750 fine for each violation. Civil penalties, as well as hunting and fishing license revocations, may also be imposed.