Officers seek elk poacher near Rexburg

Idaho Fish and Game officers are looking for those responsible for shooting a bull elk on private farm ground near White Owl Butte, approximately 11 miles east of Rexburg. The elk was left to waste. The animal was believed to have been killed on Thursday, March 16. There is currently no open hunting season for elk in that area. Officers determined the elk was shot multiple times and that more than one suspect was likely involved in the poaching. Elk tracks suggest the elk was traveling with a small herd. It is a popular area for snow machining and antler gathering. As a result, officers believe somebody may have seen suspicious activity in the area. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Senior Conservation Officer Andrew Sorensen at (208)390-0632 or call the Citizens Against Poaching Hotline at 1-800-632-5999. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.