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Investigation Under Way Into Illegal Taking Of Moose In Grand Teton National Park

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By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2015

State and federal authorities in Wyoming are investigating the illegal shooting of a calf moose within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park.

Park rangers are working with Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigators on the case. Wyoming Game and Fish Wardens were contacted over the weekend by a participant of the park’s elk reduction program who reported a calf moose was mistakenly shot. State game wardens seized the meat, cited the individual for taking a moose without a license, and contacted park rangers. The meat was donated to local families in need.

Park rangers are following up on the incident and conducting an investigation.

Park visitors and neighbors are encouraged to report any information that may be connected to poaching or other wildlife-related incidents happening within the park boundaries. Information may be reported to:

o Teton Interagency Dispatch Center

307-739-3301 or 911, or

o Wyoming Game and Fish Department Poaching Hotline

1-877-WGFD-TIP (1-877-943-3847) or 1-307-777-4330 for out-of-state calls.

Park rangers continue to intensively monitor and patrol elk reduction areas within the park to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, interpret the elk reduction program to visitors, and provide participants with information on local conditions associated with this wildlife management program. Failure to comply with the elk reduction program rules and regulations may result in a fine, confiscation of a harvested animal, forfeiture of permit, and possible denial of future participation in the program.

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