District Goppingen - Rehe were shot: Investigations for poaching
Two deer have died by shooting in the Landkreis Goppingen area at night. According to the police, the weapon used was likely a small caliber gun. The deceased animals were reportedly found in the Reichenbach area of Donzdorf. The police are now investigating poaching regarding the unknown shooter.
The officers are checking possible connections to an incident last summer, where allegedly five deer were killed by shooting in the same hunting lease.
In the southwest, there are regular poachers on the move, but they usually remain undetected. Precise statistics on this from the State Hunting Association are not available, but the hidden figure is high. Above all, poachers would have likely targeted roe deer.
- Due to the recent deer poaching incidents in Landkreis Göppingen, the district's police department has shown a significant level of Determination to apprehend the Criminality.
- The criminal investigation into the nighttime shootings in Donzdorf's Reichenbach area has also drawn the attention of the Baden-Württemberg police Hunters Association.
- Despite the persistent Criminality associated with poaching in District Göppingen, there have been few arrests, as poachers often maintain a low profile in the Hunting territories.
- To combat this issue, the police in Donzdorf are collaborating with local Hunters in an effort to increase vigilance and raise awareness about the importance of upholding the hunting laws in Baden-Württemberg.