Illegal Killing of Spiked Elk, Nov. 30

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division in Albany is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of a spike elk that was discovered off of Soda Fork Road near Harter Mountain in Linn County. On Saturday, November 25th, 2017, Oregon State Police responded to the area and located a spike elk that was shot with a rifle and the meat was taken. The elk appeared to have been shot the day prior. A reward is being offered by the Oregon Hunters Association through the Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) program for any information leading to an arrest in this or any other wildlife case. Callers can remain anonymous. The TIP program number is 1-800-452-7888. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact either the TIP hotline or by calling Oregon State Police Dispatch at 503-375-3555.