On or about Dec. 15, 2014 a deer was unlawfully killed and left to rot near ‘Mike’s Lorg trail’ off of Adams Road. The Conservation Officer investigated and determined the deer was killed with a cross bow which is a prohibited weapon when used for deer hunting on Bowen Island.
Deer hunting is very regulated on Bowen Island. Only long bow hunting on private land is permitted. The hunter must get written permission from the landowner and provide the permission letter to the municipality to get a permit. Only 2 permits were issued last year on Bowen.
The deer was a frequent visitor to several private properties in the area and was locally known as ‘ole one horn’.
If you have any information that may lead to the person responsible for this crime or any other wildlife crime please call the Conservation Officer Service 24hr reporting line at 1-877-952-7277.
