Waste of Bull Elk, Southern Oregon

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. 17 Sept. 2024 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in two separate trespassing incidents and the unlawful take of a 5x5 bull elk. The incidents occurred on Sept. 8 and Sept. 10, 2024. In both incidents, the suspects were observed trespassing on private land near Crater Lake Avenue and Mcloughlin Drive in Central Point. The suspects killed one 5x5 bull elk on Sept. 8, 2024, and left it to waste. On Sept. 10, 2024, another suspect attempted to kill another bull elk on the property but fled after being confronted by the property owner. If you recognize any of these suspects, please contact the Oregon State Police via the Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-452-7888 or via email at [email protected] and reference case numbers #SP24295644 or #SP24297785. Information provided that leads to an arrest or the issuance of a citation is eligible for a $1,000 cash reward or four Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife preference points.

Illegal Killing Buck Deer, Douglas Co.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. 17 Sept. 2024 – Oregon State Police Fish and Wildfire Troopers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for unlawfully killing and wasting a buck deer on Sept. 12, 2024. The preliminary investigation indicates the three-point buck was shot with a rifle in a clear-cut area about five miles up the East Fork of Rock Creek Drainage northeast of Glide in Douglas County. Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP dispatch at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677). Please refer to case number #SP24300692. Those with information may remain anonymous and a TIP reward for cash or preference points will be offered for information leading to a citation or arrest in the case.