OSP Searching for Suspected Central Point Area Elk Poacher

Central Point, Oregon- The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division is requesting assistance from the public in identifying three individuals involved in two separate incidents of trespassing and illegal elk poaching. The incidents occurred on September 8 and September 10, 2024, in Central Point, near Crater Lake Avenue and McLoughlin Drive.

On September 8, one of the suspects illegally killed a 5×5 bull elk on private property and left the animal to waste. A second incident on September 10 involved an attempted killing of another bull elk, but the suspect fled the scene after being confronted by the landowner.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the suspects to contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-452-7888 or by email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Information that leads to an arrest or citation in the cases, numbered #SP24295644 and #SP24297785, may result in a $1,000 reward or four Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife preference points.

The TIP program, a collaborative effort among various state agencies, offers incentives to encourage reporting of wildlife violations. Rewards range from preference points for hunting game such as elk, deer, and wolves, to cash rewards for information on violations involving wildlife species or habitat destruction.

The TIP line remains available for reporting any wildlife and habitat law violations. More information can be found on the OSP website at http://www.oregon.gov/osp.

Contact Information:
TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or OSP (677)
TIP Email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov
For more details: www.oregon.gov/osp

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