Bag an OHA TIP reward or preference points! OSP seeks tips in north coast elk poaching cases: Lincoln County bull & 3 Tillamook cows From OSP FlashAlert The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's assistance in identifying whoever is responsible for shooting and leaving three cow elk in Tillamook County. On Jan. 12, OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers from the Tillamook and Newport offices responded to the scene. The investigation revealed three cow elk were shot and killed with a high caliber rifle and were left to waste in a clear-cut approximately 2.5 miles from Highway 6 on Fox Creek Road. Troopers were able to gather evidence from the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1(503) 842-4433. Reference OSP Case Number SP19-013862. OSP is also asking for the public’s help to identify the poacher responsible for the unlawful take and waste of a 5-point bull elk in Lincoln County. On Jan. 8, OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers were notified by a landowner of a dead bull elk found left to waste near Hidden Valley Road, in Toledo. Investigation revealed the elk had been shot and killed by a high powered rifle. The public is urged to call Oregon State Police Trooper Jason Adkins through the Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or (541) 961-8859, or by email to [email protected]. Reference OSP Case Number SP19-022825. ** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** In 2017, OHA increased the TIP reward amounts and paid a record $24,200 to informants in fish and wildlife violation cases. OHA has also helped pass laws for tougher penalties for poaching. If you support our efforts, please join and support OHA at www.oregonhunters.org TIP rewards are paid for information leading to the arrest/conviction of person(s) for the illegal possession, killing, taking, and/or waste of deer, elk, antelope, bear, cougar, wolf, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, moose, furbearers and/or game birds. Informants may remain anonymous and still collect a reward. * $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat and Moose * $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope * $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf * $300 Habitat Destruction * $100 Game Fish and Shellfish * $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl * $100 Furbearers The TIP program also offers the option of ODFW preference point rewards instead of cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals. Preference Point Rewards: * 5 points for reporting a case involving bighorn sheep, mountain goat, moose or wolf * 4 points for reporting a case involving elk, deer, antelope, bear or cougar How to report a wildlife and/or habitat law violation or suspicious activity: TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 (24/7) TIP E-Mail: [email protected]
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