Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking information on a mule deer buck that was shot and left to waste in Black Eagle Park on the evening of Nov. 9.

Wardens responded to the scene after receiving a report of a dead deer in the park.

The investigation determined the animal was likely shot in the upper portion of the park near the pavilion and died on the lower level near the baseball fields, according to FWP.

“This incident is especially concerning because it occurred in a public park where families frequently gather,” FWP game warden Mike Tucker said in a release. “We take these crimes seriously and are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual that evening to contact us.”

The case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call game warden Tucker at 406-594-4813 or visit tipmont.mt.gov.

Informants may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.