Oregon: Poacher sought after bull elk found unlawfully killed in Hood River County

OREGON -- A bull elk found dead in Hood River County was likely killed by a gunshot wound on private property, and the Oregon State Police want to know who's responsible for this unlawful killing.

A release from OSP's Fish & Wildlife Division said the 6x7 "trophy" elk was left in a cherry orchard just west of the Hood River Valley off Rhiordan Hill Road.

Officials believe the elk died from a gunshot wound during the 2016 archery season.

There's a $2000 reward available if you can help authorities catch the suspected poacher. The Oregon Hunters Association's "Turn-In-Poachers" program (TIP) and the landowner are both contributing to the reward.

You can reach the TIP program by calling their hotline at 1-800-452-7888.

(KATU - Sept 28, 2016)