Reward Offered In Bull Elk Poaching Case

KINGMAN - The Arizona Game And Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of a bull elk near Cataract Canyon in Game Management Unit 10.

The elk was shot Nov. 30 near Little Redlands Tank and Howell Catchment, about 20 miles southwest of Tusayan.

"Evidence was collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a critical role in finding those responsible," said Noah Silva, wildlife manager. "This is not the act of a hunter. Poaching is a crime. It is important for anyone with information to come forward and help Game and Fish bring those responsible to justice."

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the department's Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 352-0700, or visit http://www.azgfd.gov/thief, and refer to case #15-003866. Callers may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in this case. Callers can remain confidential upon request.