Three more individuals were arrested this week by wildlife officials as an investigation into a local poaching ring continues bringing the list of suspects to a total of eight.

The suspects are accused of poaching deer and wild turkey in Jackson and Gallia counties.

57 year old Terry Farley of Vinton, 44 year old Dan Young of Troy and 20 year old Trevor Mullins of Vinton are facing multiple charges in the case.

Wildlife officials began investigation of the suspects as a result of several complaints from local hunters.