Public's Help Sought in Southwest Idaho Elk Poaching Case

Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a bull elk near Paddock Reservoir east of the community of Weiser. The poaching incident occurred sometime around Sunday, December 8. Responding to the initial report, Fish and Game conservation officer Paul Alexander found only an elk gut pile at the scene of the kill. Poachers had removed the entire animal. There is no open hunting season for bull elk in the Paddock Reservoir area during this time of year. Evidence was collected at the scene, but Alexander hopes to learn more about the case from an eyewitness or others who have knowledge of the poaching incident. "I am very interested in visiting with anyone who has information regarding this poached elk," Alexander said. Citizens Against Poaching is offering a reward for information in the case and callers may remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999, available 24 hours a day. In addition to the CAP hotline, persons with information regarding this case may also contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 208-465-8465 weekdays and Idaho State Police at 208-846-7550 on weekends.