Oregon: Police asking for public's help in Douglas County elk poaching case

OREGON -- The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking the public's help in identifying those responsible for the unlawful killing of a bull elk in Douglas County.

On the morning of September 17, 2016, OSP was notified of a dead bull elk in the 4000 block of Rueben Road in Glendale.

OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers responded and found a dead elk in an open field between two houses.

Police say they determined it had been shot and left to waste. Investigation revealed the elk was most likely shot on or around Saturday, September 17, at 2:30 a.m.

A reward of up to $500 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. The reward is comprised of $500 from the Oregon Hunters Association Turn-In-Poacher program.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP Senior Trooper Aaron Baimbridge through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or 541-817-4473. (Email - aaron.baimbridge@state.or.us).

Information may be kept anonymous.

(KPIC - Sept 20, 2016)