Massachusetts Environmental Police charge man after illegally killing a deer with a shotgun

“During archery season, an individual in the Town of Otis was found to have illegally killed a deer with a shotgun, after which the deceased deer was shot with a bow to give the appearance of having been harvested lawfully.

Additionally, the individual made false statements to obtain a confirmation number when reporting the deer. The individual then brought the deer to a processor where an Officer conducting an inspection observed the shotgun wound, subsequently initiating the investigation.

The following charges have been filed with Southern Berkshire District Court:

– Use of Shotgun during Archery Season;
– Possession of Slugs/Buckshot outside the shotgun deer season;
– Illegal Killing of a Deer;
– Illegal Possession of a Deer;
– False Statements to procure confirmation number/deer seal.”