PA: Trio illegally killed at least 19 deer, left animals to rot: Pa. Game Commission

PA: Trio illegally killed at least 19 deer, left animals to rot: Pa. Game Commission

https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/04/trio-illegally-killed-at-least-19-deer-left-animals-to-rot-pa-game-commission.html

04/16/2025

Three Somerset County males were were sentenced Tuesday for illegally killing 19 white-tailed deer over a two-month period in 2020.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Southwest Division, said that the trio were hunting illegally at night in several different areas in the county, using a spotlight to see and shooting the deer from a vehicle.

While officials confirmed 19 killed deer, they said they believe the three might have killed as many as 31.

The commission added that whiile some of the dead deer were taken to be eaten, most of the carcasses were left to rot.

Caleb Roland, 26, of Somerset, pleaded guilty to three summary counts of unlawful killing or taking of big game. He must pay $3,000 in fines, $5,000 in replacement costs, and has lost his hunting and trapping privileges for 30 years.

A juvenile was found guilty of 23 felony and two summary counts, including unlawful killing or taking of big game and unlawful use of lights while hunting. He must pay $25,000 in fines and $5,000 in replacement costs. In addition, he has lost his hunting and trapping privileges for 50 years.

A second juvenile pleaded guilty to 14 felony and six summary counts. He must pay $15,000 in fines and $5,000 in replacement costs, and has lost his hunting and trapping privileges for 28 years.

All three were also ordered to surrender any firearms used in these incidents.

The Game Commission reminds people they can report any any poaching or wildlife crimes by calling 833-742-4868 or 833-742-9453, or call the Operation Game Thief hotline at 888-742-8001.

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