Wildlife CSI

latitude 35.820652, longitude -120.70672

An age-old environmental crime has become an increasing problem. Poachers illegally hunt down everything from abalone to black-tailed deer, on private lands, parks and wilderness areas. But catching poachers can be tough because of California's vast size, so state fish and game wardens are trying something new -- high-tech tools right out of TV crime lab shows.

Duration: 05:45
Original Air Date: Thursday, Jun 26, 2008
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More by Location: San Francisco County, Sonoma County, All Bay Area

 

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