UPDATED May 3: Authorities remove arrows from impaled deer

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A trooper found a pair of living deer with arrows sticking through them Friday, and a reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in the shootings.

As of Sunday morning, the reward was $2,000 thanks to an additional $1,500 offered by the Rogue Valley chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association, said Oregon State Police Sgt. Kaito Raiser.

The Oregon State Police said authorities were called to the Shady Cove area Friday to check out a living deer that had been shot with an arrow that remained stuck in the animal. They weren't able to find the deer, but a trooper responded later and found two deer with arrows protruding from them, according to the Oregon State Police.

Photos show an arrow stuck through one of the deer's heads and another arrow through the other deer's body.

The Oregon State Police said the animals' injuries didn't appear to be life-threatening. There may be another deer that also has an arrow stuck in it, according to an agency news release.

"We've been unable to capture the deer to remove the arrows," Raiser said on Sunday morning. They need to tranquilize the animals in order to remove the arrows. "You have to get very close to the deer, about 30 yards, for it to be effective," Raiser said, "which is difficult for wild deer."

Troopers are not actively tracking the animals but will respond to reports when they're sighted. Kaiser said the arrows are not the type used by hunters.

The reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in the case — or any other wildlife case, the agency said.

Tipsters, who may remain anonymous, can call 1-800-452-7888. People with information can also call 541-776-6111.

— Jim Ryan

Reporter Hillary Borrud contributed to this report.