May 19–PRAIRIE — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking for the public’s help regarding the recent poaching of an elk calf on Long Gulch Road, north of the town of Prairie, about 40 miles north of Mountain Home.
The poaching incident occurred sometime between May 12th and 14th.
Responding to the initial report, Fish and Game conservation officer Joey Ishida found the calf shot and left to waste about 25 yards off the Long Gulch Road. There is no open hunting season for elk in the Prairie area during this time of year.
Evidence was collected at the scene, but Ishida hopes to learn more about the case from an eyewitness or others who have knowledge of the poaching incident. “I am very interested in visiting with anyone who has information regarding this poached calf elk,” Ishida stated.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 24 hours a day.
In addition to the CAP hotline, anyone with information regarding this case may also contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 208-465-8465 weekdays and Idaho State Police at 208-846-7550 on weekends.