Yellowstone National Park is asking for the public's help in identifying who was responsible for illegally retrieving a bull elk carcass from inside the park last month.
Park rangers determined the bull was shot sometime between Sept. 11 and Sept. 21, inside the park's southern boundary behind the Wyoming Fish and Game patrol cabin along Thorofare Creek.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the Lake Ranger station at 307-344-2403, or call the Tip Line at 307-344-2132. In some cases a cash reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone illegally using firearms in the park or illegally killing or transporting wildlife in the park.
Hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted within the park. Though most of the park boundary is well marked, it is the responsibility of the hunter to ensure he or she does not hunt within the park.
The Lacey Act and the Code of Federal Regulations strictly prohibit the killing or removal of any animal from inside Yellowstone. This includes animals shot legally outside the park that cross into and die within the park boundary. Taking and removing any animal parts, including shed antlers, is also prohibited.
Violators are investigated and aggressively prosecuted, and are subject to penalties including fines, restitution, and the forfeiture of vehicles, equipment and personal property associated with the violations.
Jeff
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