On January 1, 2016 Saskatoon Conservation Officers received a dead Snowy Owl that had been found on Tamke Road approximately 4 miles east of highway 11, south of Saskatoon. Upon investigation Conservation Officers determined that the owl had been shot with a rifle. It is illegal to shoot owls in Saskatchewan, which are a protected species under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act. If you have any information regarding this crime, such as the person or persons involved call the toll free Turn In Poachers line or #5555 from a Sasktel cellphone. Violations can also be reported online at saskatchewan.ca/conservation. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to a conviction.
