Information Sought in Larb Hills Elk Poaching
By angelamontana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking information on the poaching of two elk shot and left in the Larb Hills area south of Malta in hunting district 622.
FWP Warden Ben Morin said the two elk, one cow and one spike, were shot on Nov. 25 and left to waste. The cow elk was found on the Virginia Koss Block Management area, while the spike was located on adjacent BLM land.
Anyone with information about the crimes is encouraged to call Warden Morin directly at 406-654-7630 or FWP’s 24-hour wildlife tip line at 1-800-TIP-MONT (800-847-6668).
The 1-800-TIP-MONT program is a toll-free number where one can report violations of fish, wildlife or park regulations. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 for providing information that leads to a conviction.
(Report by Montana FWP; Photo via voices.nationalgeographic.com)
