OSP seeks tips for Umatilla County elk slaughter
By Terry Murry on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
UMATILLA COUNTY – The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the people responsible for the unlawful take of elk in the county. Troopers responded to the area of Pine Creek Road, southeast of Weston on Feb. 6 on a report of several elk being killed unlawfully on a private ranch.
Multiple individuals were photographed on trail cameras who were trespassing on the private property on Dec. 29, 2023, and Dec. 30, 2023. OSP believes the same individuals were also photographed packing out elk meat through the private property during the same time period.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888 or by email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Reference case number SP24-040213.
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration of the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board. Trail camera photo via OSP
