The Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking the public’s help in identifying poachers reported recently in the Book Cliffs. According to a press release shared earlier this month, officers responded to a report on December 1st of an elk that had been shot and abandoned within view of Seep Ridge Road south of Vernal. Investigation revealed that two elk had been killed between November 28th and 30th, with only one being removed from the kill site. Officers are seeking to identify the person or persons responsible. Anyone with information about this or any other wildlife violation are asked to contact the Turn in a Poacher Hotline at
1-800-662-3337
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