Below is a news release from the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division. For 2024-2025, Fiocchi partnered with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to increase the visibility of poaching incidents in an effort to reduce poaching.
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful waste of a bull elk in Clackamas County.
On Sept. 18, 2024, Oregon State Troopers received information about a deceased bull elk with only the head removed. No meat was taken and the animal was left to waste. The bull was located on Port Blakely Timber property outside the Colton/Molalla area. Access points to this property are South Young Road, South Tiffany Lane, and South Grey’s Hill Road. The incident likely occurred between Sept. 16 and the afternoon hours of Sept. 18.
OSP requests anyone with information to contact the Turn In Poachers (TIP) line and leave information for Trooper Ben Turner. Individuals may remain anonymous. The TIP line can be reached at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677) or by email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov.
(Photo credit: Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division)