Authorities are seeking help from the public in relation to a Barred Owl being shot with a pellet gun near Laurel Ln in Paris on Sunday, Aug 9.
“We are seeking information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this illegal act,” said Kirk McDonnell, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The Barred Owl Strix varia is a non-migratory year-round resident of Texas. Often called the Hoot Owl by many or misidentified as a Barn Owl. The Barred Owl is named for dark vertical stripes/bars contrasting on a white chest. At close distance, another signature marking are the dark brown eyes.
If you have information pertaining to the incident you can contact Operation Game Thief on 1.800.792.GAME(4263).
