On October 10th 2017, opening day of the Unit 14 elk season, witnesses reported hearing shooting in a remote area below Dairy Mountain in the Slate Creek Drainage. They later walked into the area and found a large 5 point bull elk. The elk was gutted and evidence shows it was initially tagged. It appears the violator returned at a later date to only retrieve his tag, abandoning the entire bull and leaving it to rot.
Conservation Officers investigating the scene found several clues left by the violator. The suspect left a shirt that has a unique camo pattern. He was also carrying a pistol.
The area is frequented by many hunters. Officers are asking, if anyone remembers a person wearing this unique camo pattern t-shirt the suspect left at the scene. It could be vital in solving the case. The suspect would also have had a fair amount of blood on their cloths and no meat or antlers.
Please contact the Clearwater Region (208-799-5010) if you have information about this wildlife crime or the Citizens Against Poaching hotline (800-632-5999)