A Coues White-tailed deer

State wildlife officials are offering a $750 reward for information leading to an arrest in the illegal killing of a male whitetail deer found Nov. 6 northwest of Mt. Lemmon.

The deer had been shot, skinned and left to waste, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The agency said physical evidence was recovered.

People with information are asked to contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-352-0700.


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Contact reporter Doug Kreutz at dkreutz@tucson.com or at 573-4192. On Twitter: @DouglasKreutz