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Game wardens seek killer of black bear on Peavine Peak

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

July 14, 2011 - 1:02 am

RENO -- Nevada game wardens are investigating the illegal killing of a black bear found on Peavine Peak near Reno. Warden Cameron Waithman said someone discovered the dead bear near Kiowa Pond and reported it to authorities Tuesday.

Officials said the 200-pound male bruin had been shot several times. They believe the bear was killed elsewhere and then dumped on Peavine Peak.

Illegal killing of a big game animal is a felony punishable by possible fines, prison and forfeiture of equipment.

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