Elk NetworkReward Offered in Poaching of Bull Elk in Southeast Montana

General | October 31, 2019

Below is a news release from Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering a reward of as much as $1,000 for information about a large, mature bull elk that was shot illegally Sunday night (10/27/2019) along Sarpy Basin Road east of Hardin and left to waste.

FWP game warden Matt Ladd said remains of the elk were left on private property along the county road. The head had been removed, but the rest of the animal was left to waste.

 Anyone who reports information that leads to a conviction in the case is eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 by calling Ladd at 406-860-7808 or anonymously to FWP’s 24-hour crime-reporting line at 1-800-TIP-MONT (800-847-6668).

(Photo source: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks)