Wolf shot in Gallatin National Forest; information sought, reward offered
By BEN PIERCE Chronicle Outdoors
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information on the killing of a gray wolf in the Gallatin National Forest on March 9. The wolf, which was killed in the Eagle Creek drainage, died of a gunshot wound.
The killing of the wolf was a violation of the Endangered Species Act.
“The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the agency responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act, is investigating the wolf’s death,” the USFWS said in a statement released on Friday. “There is a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification and prosecution of the person or persons involved in killing the wolf.”
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The USFWS is asking the public to provide information related to the case by contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Great Falls at (406) 761-2286.
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