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Show One of the Interesting aspects of the study in New Mexico was the hiring of a "poacher" who simulated wildlife violations for a full year. Although this poacher estimated he was observed by the public In some obvious violation on at least 43 occasions, he was reported only once By comparing the number of actual simulations and the apprehensions detected by officers, the Fish and Game, was able to make a rough projection of illegal losses experienced In New Mexico. These surprising results indicated that as many as 34,000 head of deer and 3,000 antelope may be lost to poachers during closed season months in one year. |