PGC Wants Info on Porcupine Killings

Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer Kristoffer Krebs is looking for information about the individual or individuals responsible for the illegal killing and dumping of nine porcupines in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County.


On April 5, the Game Commission Northcentral Region Office was contacted by a Lycoming Township employee regarding numerous porcupines that were placed at the recycling bin at the township building on Dauber Road.

“Carcasses of nine porcupines were placed in front of the recycling bin sometime over the Easter weekend,” WCO Krebs said. “All of the animals had been shot, and one was still alive at the time of the call. That animal had to be euthanized.

“Eight of the carcasses were whole and one was skinned. It is possible that the skinned carcass was utilized for consumption. We would like to request that anyone with information please contact the Northcentral Region Office at 570-398-4744.”

Krebs noted that there are no hunting or trapping seasons for porcupines.

Pictured, the carcasses of nine porcupines were found next to a recycling bin on Dauber Road in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, on April 5. The Game Commission is seeking information about this case.
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