The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering two $2,500 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally killing three elk in two separate poaching cases in Lane County, Ore.

The Case:

According to a published media report, the first case involves one cow elk who was found dead on April 29 south of Oakridge. In the second case, one adult cow elk and one yearling cow were found dead on May 4 south of Cottage Grove. All three elk were shot out of season and their bodies left to rot. 

“Poaching is not only callous and irresponsible, it’s also a crime that all too often goes unpunished,” said Kelly Peterson, Oregon state director for The HSUS. “The Humane Society of the United States applauds Oregon State Police for strongly enforcing anti-poaching laws.” 

Poaching:

Every year, thousands of poachers are arrested nationwide; however, it is estimated that only 1-5 percent of poachers are caught. Poachers kill wildlife anytime, anywhere and sometimes do so in particularly cruel manners. 

The Investigators:

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Turn In Poachers (T.I.P.) hotline at 1-800-452-7888.

The HSUS works to stop wildlife abuse across the country. Visit humanesociety.org/hunt for more information.

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The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization — backed by 10.5 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting forthe protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty — On the web at humanesociety.org. 

Since its founding in 1993, the Wildlife Land Trust has worked with private landowners to create 99 permanent wildlife sanctuaries where recreational and commercial hunting and trapping will always be prohibited. In addition, the Wildlife Land Trust works in collaboration with a variety of partners to protect many other vulnerable lands to benefit wildlife. Proud of its affiliation with the Humane Society of the United States, the Wildlife Land Trust joins in campaigns to protect wildlife from cruel and indefensible practices such as poaching, steel-jawed leghold traps, Internet hunting and canned shoots.