Saskatoon / 650 CKOMpaNOWNov 18, 2020 4:49 PM

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation investigating shooting of livestock

Saskatchewan has been experiencing an upward trend in the criminal shooting of livestock this year.

Due to an abundance of reported incidents, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) and Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association have partnered with Sasktip to “turn in poachers” and provide a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to a conviction of anyone found illegally shooting livestock.

According to a media release, SWF president Clark Schultz said: “This type of behaviour is condemned by the law-abiding hunting and firearm communities. These people are criminals.”

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association president Kelcy Elford added: “It is not uncommon for some animals to be injured in hunting season, but these cases seem to be blatantly criminal in nature versus an accidental shooting.”

In an interview with paNOW, SWF executive director Darrell Crabbe…