CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WSIL) -- The Cape Girardeau Police Department is investigating an illegal harvest of a buck within city limits. Police said the deer was taken outside of the prescribed managed hunt and authorized private property hunting areas.

Investigators believe the deer was shot between November 8 and November 11 near Kiwanis Park. Police said the act violated RSMO § 252.040, which restricts wildlife harvesting to designated times and methods.

Improper disposal of the deer carcass may also breach RSMO § 577.076, which prohibits leaving animal remains on public roads or unauthorized property. Officers are collaborating with the Missouri Department of Conservation to ensure responsible hunting practices.

The department is urging anyone with information on this incident to contac

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