The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the persons responsible for the unlawful take of elk in Umatilla County.
Oregon State troopers responded to the area of Pine Creek Road on Feb. 6, 2024, on a report of several elk killed unlawfully on a private ranch. Multiple individuals were photographed on trail cameras trespassing on the private property on Dec. 29, 2023, and Dec. 30, 2023. It is believed those same individuals were also photographed packing out elk meat through the private property, during the same time period.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Reference case number is SP24-040213.