Wild Donkey 001327

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Wild Donkey 001327

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Renny Spencer

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A wild donkey in the woods of the Davis Mountains in west Texas near Fort Davis. Some people that have moved to the area over the decades have thought these were leftover from the days the actual Fort Davis was built. The reality is these burros were from the surveyors that used them to mark the ranch that was being sub-divided into mostly 5-acre tracts. They are feral species loved by some hated by others.

https://marfapublicradio.org/blog/can-you-be-arrested-for-shooting-a-burro-in-the-davis-mountains-resort-it-depends/

"In the Davis Mountains Resort, burros (often colloquially referred to as donkeys) are both loved and hated by residents. But recently, a series of mysterious deaths have caused a controversy within the community. People are pooling together their money to encourage those with information about whoever might responsible to come forward.

Texas Parks and Wildlife is investigating the incidents. But what are the potential legal repercussions for killing the animal?


Under the high skies of far West Texas, along dirt roads, you’ll come across flyers that read “REWARD: $4000 – Leading to the arrest/conviction of person(s) shooting donkeys in the Davis Mountains Resort – Fort Davis, Texas.”

The signs have been cropping up around the Big Bend the past couple of weeks.

Some residents of the Davis Mountains Resort — a private, quiet community comprised of mostly retirees — are spearheading an effort to find whoever is responsible for the burro deaths in the residential area. "

---Renny Spencer
https://rennyspencerphotography.com

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June 24th, 2021

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