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Huge trove of antlers seized from poachers auctioned by state of Washington

An enormous cache of deer, elk and moose antlers confiscated from poachers is being auctioned by state wildlife conservation officials in Washington, with the proceeds funding rewards for people who help bring illegal hunters to justice.Racks from dozens of trophy elks, moose and deer as well as 1,000 pounds of loose antlers - many taken by poachers who left the carcasses of the fallen animals to rot - are expected to raise tens of thousands of dollars at the online auction, which run until June 5 and is being hosted by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife."Some rascal didn't get to keep them and they're not going to sit in evidence storage and not generate something positive," WDFW Chief of Enforcement Mike Cenci told FoxNews.com. "This way, [WDFW] will."Some of the antlers were seized from poachers with criminal backgrounds, according to Cenci. Antlers are bought and sold throughout the country, but this is the first auction the state has ever held of entirely poached game. He ...

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