Oregon Creates New Special Prosecutor Position to Target Poaching

(Salem, OR) -- The state of Oregon looking to address its high rate of poaching with a special prosecutor who will focus on those cases. Jay D. Hall will fill the new position. He's worked for the Lane County District Attorney's office for the last 12 years prosecuting major crimes, and has extensive experience using Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statutes to hold poaching rings accountable; one case involved over 300 poached deer and elk.

The hire is the third phase of a legislative plan to reduce poaching. The first two phases included a public awareness campaign and increased enforcement.