WASHINGTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after seven deer were left to lay dead in a field in Washington County.
On January 4, a landowner reported at least five whitetail deer that had been shot with a small caliber rifle and left to lay in crop fields near Hanover Avenue and Yankee Road in Washington County, according to a social media report from Kansas Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens.
During their investigation, Game Wardens located two additional deer that had been shot and left lay.
The deer were killed just outside the town of Hanover, with one of the deer less than 250 yards from two separate residences.
It is believed the deer were killed the evening of January 2 or 3.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Lieutenant Alexander at 785-230-7148 or Operation Game Thief at 1-877-426-3843. Callers may remain anonymous.