Minnesota DNR Investigating Dumped Deer Carcasses

WABASHA, MN — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks the public’s help in identifying the person or people responsible for dumping the bodies of eight white-tailed deer near the Zumbro River in Wabasha County. A state conservation officer received a call Monday, March 18, reporting the carcasses had been dumped sometime the night before on County Road 81 near the Zumbro River just outside of Kellogg.

At least seven of the animals were bucks; all had their antlers or their antlers and skull plates removed, according to a news release.

"At the very least, this is a waste of Minnesota’s precious natural resources," said Greg Salo, assistant director of the DNR Enforcement Division, in a statement.

"We urge anyone with information related to this ongoing investigation to call the Turn in Poachers hotline."

The TIP hotline is 800-652-9093. All of the deer have been collected and will be tested for disease.