Tips Sought On Two Elk Poached Near Georgetown Lake

PHILIPSBURG, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are investigating the illegal killing of a cow elk and a spike elk that were shot and left to waste on private property between Georgetown Lake and the East Fork Reservoir, south of Philipsburg.

The elk are believed to have been killed on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 29. According to FWP, both animals died close to where they were shot, and boot prints at the scene suggest the suspect walked within just a few yards of one of the elk before leaving them behind.

Wildlife officials emphasize that cases like this are often solved thanks to tips from the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact Game Warden Ezra Ginzberg at 406-240-0835.

Tips can also be submitted online at tipmont.mt.gov, where residents can learn more about reporting natural resource crimes and find contact information for their local area. Those who provide information leading to a conviction may be eligible for a reward.