OSP Seeks Help Identifying Elk Poachers

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The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in locating the persons responsible for the unlawful taking of a branch antlered bull elk outside of La Grande in the Starkey Unit located in Union County.

Poached Elk
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for illegally killing a bull elk in the La Grande area.
PHOTO COURTESY OF OSP
The bull was shot and left to waste just west of Foothill Road in the Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area. The bull elk is believed to have been shot on approximately Nov. 10. The incident occurred during the general Rocky Mountain elk season which is open to spike elk only. There was no season open for branch antlered bull elk.

A reward is being offered by the Oregon Hunters Association through the Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) program for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in this or any other wildlife case. Callers can remain anonymous. The TIP program number is 1-800-452-7888.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contacted Senior Trooper Kris Davis at the Oregon State Police office in La Grande at 541-805-4757.