FWP seeks info on elk shot and left to waste

From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk that was shot and left to waste near Warrick, approximately 50 miles south of Chinook.

Jan. 1, game warden Haden Hussey received a call concerning a dead elk on the Biebinger Ranch located four miles west of the Lloyd Road and Warrick Road intersection. Upon further investigation, Hussey found a trophy five-point bull elk that had been shot and killed with a high-powered rifle. The elk was left to waste in the field.

Anyone with information about this is encouraged to call Hussey directly at 406-942-2191 or call FWP’s 24-hour wildlife tip line at 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668). The 1-800-TIP-MONT program is a toll-free number where one can report violations of fish, wildlife or park regulations. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 for providing information that leads to a conviction.