Elk Killed near Silver Falls State Park, April 6

On April 2, 2018 Troopers from the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division received a call of a dead elk off of Silver Ridge Rd west of Silver Falls State Park.  Troopers located the elk and were able to determine it was a large branch antler bull that had been shot and killed with a high power rifle.  The antlers were taken and the entire carcass was left to waste.  The antlers were broken off at the bases and will appear similar to a naturally shed antler.   Troopers were able to recover a bullet from the elk carcass and are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect.  The bull was likely shot over Easter weekend, from Friday, March 30th to Sunday, April 1st.  Any information can be forwarded to Senior Trooper Chris Boeholt in the Salem office of OSP Fish and Wildlife Division via the TIP line:  1-800-452-7888.  A TIP reward is available for information leading to a conviction.