Investigation ongoing in shooting of Meeker buck

MEEKER | A well-recognized mature mule deer buck was shot with an arrow Friday, Nov. 24, resulting in the animal’s death on Saturday.
Meeker Chief of Police Phil Stubblefield and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy Davon Smith responded to the 900 block of Hill Street about a buck with an arrow sticking out of its shoulder at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25. The buck was found to be in “poor condition” according to…