Hunting violations said on the increase in county

An increase in the illegal practice of hunting from the road has been observed over the the past two years by Bob Weaver, Fish & Wildlife officer for Whitman County.

“In the last two years it’s really increased quite a bit,” Weaver said.

Weaver wants to get the word out to the public to report illegal hunting practices.

Since the hunting season began in October, Weaver has received 20 to 25 calls from landowners around the county reporting people trespassing on their land to hunt.

Weaver said he has received twice as many complaints this year compared to last year which also had a high inciden...