A horse was shot on a rural property near the Village of Senlac on Sunday.

Unity RCMP attended the scene after the animal’s owner called in to report someone who shot the horse.

RCMP confirmed that the horse was wounded on private land.

RCMP do not have any suspects at this time, but do believe illegal hunting was a factor.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Unity, Macklin or Wilkie RCMP or CrimeStoppers.

RCMP is also asking residents to report any suspicious people or vehicles that may be trespassing on private land or hunting out of season.