Big difference between speeding and and rehabbing a fawn.....

Point is, is that DNR KNEW they had it for 2 YEARS and did NOTHING about it.... The couple (allegedly) tried to get a rehab facility to take it but couldn't find anyone.... DNR should have confiscated the deer as soon as they were made aware of it.... Why wait two years to do anything about it?

Not trying to defend this couples actions here, but DNR screwed up royally but sitting by and doing nothing so it's their fault this is all happening... I guess you can chalk this up as to: No good deed goes unpunished

Ill write the governor when its important ..
Bigger fish to fry

Pay the price..move on.

"The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking charges be dismissed against a couple who nursed an injured baby deer back to health.

The agency said in a statement that Gov. Mike Pence asked the DNR to reevaluate the case, and that they have now recommended charges be dismissed."

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/...arges-be-dismissed-in-dani-the-deer-flap

BS 2 years goes beyond getting it healthy

Wow what a precident. Does that mean anyone can keep an animal hit by vehicle for example that still lives and bla bla. DNR do your job and yes Mother Nature shoulda taken course. It's balance. This has gotten out of control. I understand initial reaction but C'mon use some sense. Do not like when people think they are above the law. Like everyone said we would have been stung bad for such an act. Don't get it!!!

You cant keep pet coons either.Theres 1000s of pet coons in Indiana ..I dont know how many Times over the last 50 years.When I was at a vet office and someone would bring in a pet coon for there shots...95% of the didnt know you couldnt keep a coon as a pet without a permit..Even the vets office didnt know...I know a few guys that have deer..They have the permits to keep them..The does are real friendly ..(They all say) You just have to watch the Bucks in the fall ...LOL...They are just like any animal even your pets at home...If you dont mess with them they will go wild on you...

No difference at all a law is a law and actually you cant get 60 days jail for going 120 so the deer crime is actually worse than the wreckless driving

Its called "prosecutorial discretion".

Yes, by the letter of the law it was a crime.

As we have all agreed upon on numerous occasions the DNR and its officers are understaffed. They clearly never made this case a priority..rightfully so. Now the governor and the DNR agree.

Scoreboard.

I kinda figured this is where we'd end up concerning this situation.

It would appear the Governor didn't want/need the negative press for the state.

I would guess the popo was told to get rid of the deer for several months before he forced the hand of the DNR officer. You and I both know of the discretion that goes on between all the government agency's.

Again our legislative bodies have told IDNR what they can or can not do! It was not and is not their(legislative nor the Governors) authority. IDNR was given theauthority to manage Indiana's resources by the legislature and approved by a Governors signature..........

Must have been only in times where it is not making national press.

Sad truely sad..........

Looks good on paper anyway..
Reality is something different