NESS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of poaching in Ness County.

A whitetail buck which had already shed antlers was shot and left on Ness County road 200 just east of county road Y, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens.

Authorities believe the deer is believed to have been shot on Tuesday

Any information can be directed to the Ness County Game Warden at 620-450-7194 or Operation Game Thief at 1-877-426-3843.