Trooper cites 29-year-old for shooting decoy in White River Unit

The Dalles, Ore., Oct. 28, 2024 — Fish and Wildlife Troopers with the Oregon State Police ran a Buck Deer operation in the White River Unit using a decoy.

During the operation, a vehicle stopped at the set on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9:19 a.m.

The driver of the vehicle shot the “Wildlife Enforcement Decoy” while sitting in his driver’s seat and shooting out the passenger window, according to the OSP report.

A senior Fish and Wildlife Trooper initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and conducted an investigation. Two criminal citations were ultimately issued for Take/Poss. of Buck Deer - Wildlife Enforcement Decoy. Closed season, and Hunting with the Aid of a Motor Vehicle. An additional violation citation was issued for an open container of alcohol.

A small caliber rifle was seized as evidence.

Oregon State Police provide Fish and Wildlife enforcement for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Map of the White River Unit from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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