The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says two suspects were arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail for illegally trapping deer in the Monterey area. CDFW alleges they used snare traps to capture at least three deer, including a buck they admitted to killing with knives and sticks.
WHO:California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); two unnamed suspects
WHAT:Arrested for allegedly illegally trapping deer using snare traps; admitted killing a buck with knives and sticks
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 7:47 PM ET
WHERE:Monterey County, California
WHY:The suspects were arrested for allegedly illegally trapping deer using snare traps.
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