Cow Moose Shot and Abandoned in Eaton Township – Investigation Ongoing

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is asking for the public’s help to identify the individual who shot and killed a cow moose near Chapleau, Ontario.

On October 16th, 2024, Conservation Officers were alerted to a cow moose that was shot and abandoned in a cut block off of Kebskwasheshi Road, in Eaton Township, near Chapleau, Ontario. The cow moose was killed and abandoned anywhere from a few days up to a week before it was discovered. 

The ministry takes this situation very seriously and is looking to identify those responsible.

If you have any information that will assist Conservation Officers in their investigation, please contact the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Conservation Officers remind everyone that by respecting seasons, sanctuaries, bag and possession limits, we all help ensure our natural resources stay healthy. To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.