Bull Elk Taken Central Coast, Jan. 24

The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take and waste of a 5-point bull elk in Lincoln County. On January 8, 2019, OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers were notified by a land owner of a dead bull elk found left to waste near Hidden Valley Road, in Toledo. Investigation revealed the elk had been shot and killed by a high powered rifle. The public is urged to call Oregon State Police Trooper Jason Adkins through the Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or (541) 961-8859, or by email to TIP@state.or.us.  Reference OSP Case Number SP19-022825.  No photographs currently available for release.