ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — The discovery of dead elk in rural Clatsop County has led to charges against four Astoria High School students.
State police say the boys went hunting during a camping trip in early April, killing four elk and leaving much of the meat to waste.
A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old are charged with taking of elk in closed season and wasting wildlife.
Two other 16-year-olds are accused of aiding a wildlife offense by taking elk during the closed season.
Police have not released the names of the juveniles.
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Information from: The Daily Astorian, http://www.dailyastorian.com
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