Fish and Game Seeks Help Solving Elk Poaching

Idaho Fish and Game is asking for help in determining who shot and left a bull elk discovered November 23 in the Dent Acres area northeast of Orofino. Officers say the four-point bull elk was shot from the Elk River - Backcountry Byway road on or about November 23. The entire elk carcass was left to rot. "What a disgusting violation of the sportsman's code of ethics and the law," said Senior Conservation Officer Chris Shea of Orofino. "We need the citizen's help in solving this crime." Anyone observing suspicious activity in this area or with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Fish and Game office in Lewiston at 208-799-5010, the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999, or Sr. Conservation Officers Chris Shea 208-827-0573 or John McLain 208-827-1488. Callers may remain anonymous and will be eligible for a $250 reward.