WGBA -Turkeys Intentionally Poisoned in Oconto County
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Following a citizen tip on the DNR's Hotline, wardens immediately responded and found the dead turkeys. "The responsible party has been identified and will be referred to the District Attorney for charges once the investigation has been completed," said Regional Warden Byron Goetsch. The suspect may face charges ranging from civil to criminal. In addition, statutory wildlife restitution surcharges of $175 per turkey could be assessed by the court.
DNR believes the public, pets and the environment are at no further risk of exposure to the type of poisoned bait believed used. It is being confirmed by lab tests. "Once the substance is confirmed, we will make further evaluation and take appropriate steps," Goetsch said.
Preliminary indications are that numerous other surviving turkeys in this area were not exposed. DNR has taken steps to ensure against further exposure. An aerial surveillance has found no other affected wildlife at this time.
The investigation is on-going. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the 24-hour DNR Hotline at 800-847-9367
