A Facebook post from the Saskatchewan Association of Conservation Officers is warning other hunters not to try this themselves.

On December 18th, Conservation Officers at Rowan’s Ravine were called about two deer locked together. One was already dead and partially eaten by coyotes. The live deer had its antlers locked with the dead deer and couldn’t get free. A conservation officer got within 15 metres of the deer and using her patrol shotgun was able to shoot the locked antlers breaking the two deer apart.

The deer that was alive ran off towards the valley to recover from its ordeal. The Association stresses that Conservation Officers are trained professionals in the use of firearms with authority under the Wildlife Act so even if you are a good shot, you shouldn’t attempt a similar feat in the event it could result in an accidental killing.

Rowans Ravine is approximately 24 kilometres southwest of Strasbourg.