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5 elk, 3 deer targeted in poaching cases near Norwood

Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigates 8 cases of suspected poaching near Norwood
Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigates 8 cases of suspected poaching near Norwood 00:26

Wildlife investigators in southwestern Colorado are working on solving a rash of poaching cases. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating eight cases of poaching near Norwood in San Miguel County. 

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Officers said that five elk and three mule deer have been shot and killed with the meat left to rot. That is a violation of the law which requires hunters to prepare game meat for human consumption.

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