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Three Charged for Illegally Killing, Dumping Deer in Missouri

10/26/2025

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Three Shannon County residents face charges for illegally killing and dumping deer.
The Missouri Department of Conservation began investigation after finding three headless deer along County Road 651 in September.
Tips from Operation Game Thief led to warrants uncovering 12 illegal deer heads, one illegal turkey beard, and a firearm.
Charges have been filed against Blaine T. Lawson, Stanley W. Stricklin Jr., Austin W. Duncan, with Stricklin Jr. pleading guilty.

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Story summary

Three Shannon County residents face charges for illegally killing and dumping deer.
The Missouri Department of Conservation began investigation after finding three headless deer along County Road 651 in September.
Tips from Operation Game Thief led to warrants uncovering 12 illegal deer heads, one illegal turkey beard, and a firearm.
Charges have been filed against Blaine T. Lawson, Stanley W. Stricklin Jr., Austin W. Duncan, with Stricklin Jr. pleading guilty.