A BOLO was put out last week by Texas Game Wardens after a whitetail buck ended up in the streets of Bandera. With wounds consistent with those caused by a peculiar method of dispatch, authorities are dealing with something slightly out of the ordinary in this case.
A razor-tipped blow dart was retrieved from the animal and has led Texas wildlife officials on a search for the quick breathing culprits.
Long bamboo shoots, loin cloths, and the distant sound of tribal drumming were not a part of the ordeal, although that might be where many of our minds would wander given the subject matter. The truth is, we’ve got the modern version of blow guns here in America and they’re nothing to f**k with.
Available at obscure sporting stores, you can get set up with a new rig for about $50, but like all weapons, these babies can lead to both lethal and legal implications.
Authorities with Operation Game Thief determined the cause of death, determining that the 6” dart penetrated the buck’s chest and punctured its left lung in the process.
When it comes to whitetails in Texas, you’re always best to abide by the law or be hunted down by it. The Texas Game Wardens, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and The Hunt Texas Parks and Wildlife are working together to find the perpetrator and deal with them accordingly.
The agencies are offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible. They encourage those with information to call 1-800-792-4263 with any tips regarding the suspect.
