Should I call the DNR ?

[amboy49]

I was out today for a short walk in a small woods in central Indiana looking for mushrooms. To my surprise I ran across two bird carcasses. My initial thought was that they were turkey buzzards. Closer inspection revealed two gobblers. Both had the beards, lower legs (for the spurs), and the breasts cut out. Surprisingly, at least to me, the wings, heads, and tail feathers were still there.

I haven't looked to see if turkey season is in in Indiana, but even if it is, is there a violation for dumping the bird carcasses ? There's probably not much likelihood of being able to determine who may have dumped the birds - so I'm thinking there's not much reason to contact the DNR (?)

 

[Mark-DuCo]

I would call the DNR. It is not turkey season yet, so these birds were poached.

 

[Judamonster]

I would call-I am not a fan of poachers or thieves. Whoever shot these birds is both.

 

[greg]

Here is contact info…. Definitely call them!

Turn In a Poacher or Polluter

Online complaint form to report poachers and polluters to State of Indiana.

search.in.gov

 

[OutdoorDad]

At a minimum... wanton waste.

 

[printcraft]

Tagging to see if they ask you if you were involved... no good deed and all of that...

 

[amboy49]

Tagging to see if they ask you if you were involved... no good deed and all of that...

I thought about that. I've not had a great experiences with the the DNR- neither time was I doing anything wrong but my interaction(s) on two occasions resulted in me being accused of hunting from my vehicle and baiting - both during deer season.

 

[amboy49]

Correction (I think). In my post I said the tail feathers were still there. I just looked at the pic again - and now believe the tail feathers were removed.

 

[xwing]

I thought about that. I've not had a great experiences with the the DNR- neither time was I doing anything wrong but my interaction(s) on two occasions resulted in me being accused of hunting from my vehicle and baiting - both during deer season.

Given this background: Why call them and borrow trouble? While you did not break the law, you would then have your name associated with the incident.

 

[greg]

The birds could been shot in another state legally and brought here and dressed out then dragged off by another or just discarded there….some people only save the breast meat spurs, beard, and tail feathers

Many other states' season is already in…..

 

[Ingomike]

I agree with you don’t know anything, when they get there they won’t know anything and you are associated with the incident, I fail to see an upside to calling…

 

[NyleRN]

Never invite the man into your life

 

[daddyusmaximus]

If I saw somebody poaching, I'd report it.

If all I saw was a dead animal, I'd just move on.

 

[Principal Skinr]

I would report it. Poachers don´t report themselves.

 

[smokingman]

Yes, I would call the kings men to come and see someone may have poached his turkeys. Knowing the only suspect would be myself(or possibly a loved one).

I do not care for poachers. That said when I lived in northern Minnesota I knew a few Ojibwe who still subsistence hunted(up there it was legal...for them) and understand a small minority of poachers may fit into that category.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Never invite the man into your life

Wise.

 

[two70]

I would report it. Poachers don´t report themselves.

Usually not but some are dumb enough to brag themselves into trouble. Most poachers get away with poaching because people are too chicken s to report violations though.

 

[cg21]

Yes, I would call the kings men to come and see someone may have poached his turkeys. Knowing the only suspect would be myself(or possibly a loved one).

I do not care for poachers. That said when I lived in northern Minnesota I knew a few Ojibwe who still subsistence hunted(up there it was legal...for them) and understand a small minority of poachers may fit into that category.

Yeah but if they were hunting because they were hungry they would take the whole bird.

 

[TAB30-06]

That wasn’t a hungry man. Most definitely report this!

 

[gmcttr]

Report it so the DNR knows where poachers are active.