The Texas Game Wardens office in Lubbock is seeking tips from the public after three dead deer were dumped in Southwest Lubbock County near the Hockley County line.

On Saturday, local wardens received a call in reference to several deer that were possibly hunted illegally and dumped on a road at a county road intersection approximately one mile south of FM 1585 and U.S. 62/82, said Texas Game Warden Lt. Aaron Sims.

Once wardens arrived on scene, they observed three dead mule deer, including two does and one yearling buck.

Sims said the deer appeared to have been shot, and no meat was harvested, indicating a possible waste of game violation.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact a Lubbock County Game Warden or report anonymously at the Operation Game Thief hotline at 800-792-GAME.