Conservation officers are conducting an investigation into the poaching of moose in the North Okanagan.
Officers executed a search warrant on Friday morning and seized multiple pieces of evidence, the service said in a social media post.
The investigation is tied to the poaching of three bull moose and will carry on in Vernon and Kelowna.
The service posted a photo of a moose antler rack along with news of the investigation and search warrant.
BCCOS in the North Okanagan executed a search warrant this morning at the residence of a suspect. Multiple pieces of evidence were seized and the investigation into three Bull Moose being poached continues.
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BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) has been contacted, and more information will be shared as it becomes known.
There are strict penalties for poaching in B.C. According to the province91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Report all Poachers and Polluters , a poacher may face fines of up to $50,000 and/or six months imprisonment for unethical or illegal hunting and trapping. Higher penalties are in place for the killing of endangered species.
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