Poaching, Douglas Co., Sept. 21

On September 2, 2021, Sr. Trooper Baimbridge responded to a report of a dead bull elk in the 2800 Block of Mehl Creek Road, Elkton, Oregon. The bull had the head removed and the meat removed. The elk had been shot by a rifle during the bow season. The investigation revealed that Jase Billman (20) shot the bull from the roadway with a .270 caliber rifle then enlisted the help of 3 friends and family to pack it out. Jase was issued a citation for Unlawful Take of Bull Elk and his rifle was seized along with the antlers and meat from the bull. The meat was able to be salvaged. Two other individuals were issued citations for Aiding in a Wildlife Offense. ** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:  TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677) TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us