Idaho Fish and Game is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information about a cow elk that was illegally shot and left to waste near Weippe.
The incident was reported to Idaho Fish and Game on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Based on the information available, the elk was shot sometime between approximately noon on Friday, November 6, and 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 7.
The incident occurred along the Browns Ridge/Lacy Meadows connector, on the 50-inch-or-less road near Weippe. The cow elk was found just off the roadway. The animal had been shot once in the head, and no other bullet wounds were observed. The entire carcass and all meat were left at the scene.
Idaho Fish and Game is asking anyone who traveled through the area during this timeframe to report anything unusual or suspicious they may have observed.
Officers are particularly interested in information about:
- Suspicious individuals or activity in the area.
- Vehicles parked along or traveling on the Browns Ridge/Lacy Meadows connector.
- Anyone observed with firearms, hunting equipment, or an elk.
- Photos or videos taken in the area that may help establish activity during the timeframe.
Even details that may seem insignificant could be helpful to the investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Conservation Officer Luke Guasco at 208-921-7541 or the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999 available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Information provided by the public may help investigators determine what happened and identify those responsible.