Published Sep 19, 20251 minute readResource enforcement officers investigating shots fired at moose from Trans Canada Highway near golf course. Photo by File Photo /FileArticle contentReports of a person alleged to have discharged a firearm from the Trans-Canada Highway to kill a moose near the Grand Falls Golf Club, are being investigated by provincial resource enforcement officers with the Grand Falls-Windsor Detachment.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentA news release states that officers discovered a fresh moose paunch, believed to be the kill site, approximately 75 metres west of the last putting green visible from the highway, and just three meters into the woods beyond the ditching on highway’s south side.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe incident is believed to have occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, between the hours of 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.Article contentThe individual may have been operating a silver or grey pickup truck at the time of the incident.Article contentResource Enforcement Division is asking to speak to the individual and seeking the public’s help in identifying this same individual.Article contentAnyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and may have dash cam footage or other information that may assist the investigation is asked to call the Resource Enforcement Division at (709) 637-2971 or make an anonymous report via the 24/7 Poaching Line at 1-877-820-0999.Article contentThe public is reminded that it is an offence under the provincial Wild Life Regulations to discharge a firearm from a highway, which includes the shoulder portion of the road, or within 1,000 metres of an athletic field.Article content
Report of firearm discharged from TCH, near golf club, to kill moose: enforcement officers investigating
