Past Contest Entries

Buck Fever: Trophy deer industry linked to disease, costs taxpayers millions

An 18-month investigation into the little known captive-deer industry. The investigation revealed that the $1 billion industry contributes to the spread of wildlife diseases, undermines the government’s multibillion-dollar efforts to protect the food supply, costs taxpayers millions and potentially compromises public health.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2014

Category:

  • Investigative (large)

Affiliation:

Indianapolis Star

Reporter:

Ryan Sabalow, Investigative reporter (with Robert Scheer, Photojournalist; Steve Berta, Investigations editor)

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