Nov 03, 2025

Sheriff: Deer poached, left headless ahead of rifle season in Kansas

Posted Nov 03, 2025 10:00 PM

SALINE COUNTY —Wildlife officials are investigating after a deer was  poached and left headless in Saline County.

 Just after 11:30a.m. October 31, Friday a resident who lives near the 1900 block of North Kipp Road reported of finding a headless white-tailed deer, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Office.

The day before, the resident heard a gunshot at around 4:30 pm. He then found tire tracks, which led him to find the headless deer.

Rifle season for deer in the state is December 3 through December 14, 2025, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.