Shooter of two bull elk in Blaine County identified

Press release

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens said that due to people coming forward with good information, the person responsible for killing two bull elk in Blaine County last week has been identified and interviewed. 

Charges are pending in the case.

Region 6 Havre wardens had received a TIP-MONT call Feb. 14 about a dead bull elk approximately two miles north of Cow Creek Reservoir off Lloyd Road in Blaine Co., about 30 miles south of Chinook. Wardens responded to the area and located a seven-by-seven bull elk. Another dead six-by-six bull elk was then found nearby. Wardens determined both elk were shot and left to waste on the hillside, and continued the investigation while seeking help from the public for information.

Region 6 wardens said they would like to thank the public for their TIP-MONT phone calls, comments, and Facebook shares, and would also like to thank media outlets for helping to spread the word on this crime.

The 1-800-TIP-MONT — 1-800-847-6668 — program is a toll-free number people can use to report violations of fish, wildlife or park regulations. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 for providing information that leads to a conviction.