Elk NetworkWardens Seek Help in Northwest Montana Elk Poaching Case

General , Poaching | October 31, 2024

Below is a Facebook post from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. For 2024-2025, Fiocchi partnered with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to increase the visibility of poaching incidents in an effort to reduce poaching.

Wardens are seeking information on a pair of elk that were shot and left to waste and a third elk that was shot and taken near Sheldon Mountain off Pipe Creek Road north of Libby.

On Oct. 29, wardens began investigating a bull elk and cow elk that were shot and left. There was also evidence of a third elk taken from the site. The incident occurred on private timberland.

Anyone with possible information is asked to visit tipmont.mt.gov or call the local game warden at 406-261-5786. Callers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

(Photo credit: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks)