If you ever needed a reminder that no two days are the same for New York’s Environmental Conservation Officers, this story from Islip pretty much says it all.

How the Investigation Began

On November 21st, ECO DeRose followed up on a complaint that two hunters were seen dragging deer out of Connetquot River State Park Preserve , a place where hunting isn’t allowed. When he pulled up, the first thing he noticed was a trail of blood on the pavement, which obviously would be a clear sign that something had definitely came through the area.

A Curious Crowd and an Unexpected Q&A

As he started piecing things together, a curious kid on a bicycle rolled up and wanted to know what was going on. Instead of brushing him off, DeRose explained he was looking into a report of illegally taken deer

See Full Page