5 pronghorn illegally shot in NE Wyoming

Newcastle, Wyo. (AP) – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is
investigating the illegal shooting of five pronghorn antelope in
the northeast part of the state.

The agency says the antelope were killed along U.S. 85 about 24
miles south of Newcastle on Sept. 4.

Three does and two fawns were shot from the highway with a small
caliber firearm and left to rot.

The hunting season for firearms does not open in that area until
Oct. 1.