Many people believe that punishments for poachers are not hefty enough. I, personally, believe that is true–and so does Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As a matter of fact, they want to make sure the weapons used to do the poaching cannot be used again–for anything. So, they make that happen:
Poachers Beware!
As the agency responsible for perpetuating CO’s wildlife resources, @COParksWildlife will not tolerate poaching.
Poaching is not hunting. Poaching is unethical and illegal. It can get you a criminal conviction, a fine and banned from hunting.
And this: (1/3) pic.twitter.com/hAcpEpzru4— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) January 26, 2023
Last week, CPW #wildlife technician Bret Mathers destroyed firearms confiscated from poachers caught in the SE Region.
Into the chop saw went $10,000 worth of shotguns, rifles, handguns, bows and arrows.
Did you know CPW offers rewards for reporting crimes against wildlife? (2/3) pic.twitter.com/7okzPNxFtO— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) January 26, 2023
Report poachers anonymously to Operation Game Thief (OGT) by calling toll-free, 1-877-COLO-OGT (or 877-265-6648). Or email game.thief@state.co.us.
A $500 reward is offered for big game or endangered species cases; $250 for info on turkey; $100 for fishing/small game. (3/3) pic.twitter.com/Ss0EYxDnZa— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) January 26, 2023
