Idaho Fish and Game officers seek information about wasted bull elk near Mackay

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — On Nov. 27, Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officers discovered a bull elk that was shot and left to waste just south of the Pass Creek Road near Mackay, according to a recent press release.

The temperature of the carcass led officers to believe it had been shot earlier that same day. Remains of a second elk and drag marks were also found nearby. No bull harvest season is currently open in the area.

"Given this location, it is likely that someone has information that will help us determine who shot and left this elk," says Idaho Conservation Officer Steve Roberts. "If anyone has any information, we would appreciate a call to our Citizens Against Poaching hotline."

Anyone with information that may be helpful in this case is encouraged to call the Upper Snake Regional Office at 208-525-7290, the Citizen’s Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999 or report online HERE.

Callers can remain anonymous, and a reward is being offered for information that leads to a citation.

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