Reward Increased Substantially for Information Related to Two Moose Poachings Near Cardwell MFWP
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Headlines – Region 3
Thanks to private citizens, a sportsmen’s group, and local businesses, the reward for information about two bull moose poached near Cardwell in October of last year has increased by $4,000.
Anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the poachings of the two bull moose along the Jefferson River near Cardwell could receive up to $5,000.
Both moose were trophy class animals (40- and 48-inches) that were shot and left to rot in the vicinity of Cemetery Road and the Jefferson River south of Cardwell.
“I believe someone out there knows what happened to these moose,” said Boulder-Whitehall Warden Justin Gibson. “Those responsible may have bragged about it or let it slip out in conversation. I’m asking anyone with knowledge of these crimes to report to FWP.”
FWP received generous donations totaling $4,000 from an anonymous private citizen, the Jefferson Valley Sportsmen’s Association, and the Whitehall Ledger newspaper and local citizens and businesses. These donations will supplement any TIP-MONT reward.
Anyone with any information about these incidents is encouraged to call FWP Warden Justin Gibson at 406-439-4017 or 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800- 847-6668 ). Callers can remain anonymous or confidential and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1000 from TIP-MONT, plus the additional donated funds, upon conviction of the individual(s) responsible for this crime.