May 17, 2010
Teens Accused Of Illegal Hunting
ASTORIA, Ore. — The discovery of dead elk in rural Clatsop County has led to charges against four Astoria High School students.
State police said the boys went hunting during a camping trip in early April, killing four elk and leaving much of the meat to waste.
A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old are charged with taking of elk in closed season and wasting wildlife.
Two other 16-year-olds are accused of aiding a wildlife offense by taking elk during the closed season.
Police have not released the names of the juveniles.