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Wolf Shot And Killed At Grand Teton National Park

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By NPT Staff - November 2nd, 2020
A gray wolf was illegally shot and killed last week in Grand Teton National Park/NPS file

A gray wolf was illegally shot and killed last week in Grand Teton National Park/NPS file

A gray wolf wearing a radio collar was shot and killed illegally in Grand Teton National Park, where rangers are seeking information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible.

A park release said the black-colored wolf was found dead October 26 near the Pilgrim Creek Trailhead in the park. The illegal taking of wildlife in a national park is a violation and subject to a fine up to $5,000 and/or up to six months imprisonment.  Additionally, it is a violation to aid or assist in the illegal taking of wildlife and is also subject to a fine up to $5,000 and/or six months imprisonment.

Anyone with information that could help identify any of the individuals involved or was in the area of the Pilgrim Creek Trailhead the morning of October 26 and can provide any information regarding this matter is asked to call or text the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009 or email [email protected].   Information can be provided anonymously.   

Comments

Submitted by Mike B. on November 5, 2020 - 10:15pm.

Confiscate their guns.  That might make a difference.


Submitted by Albert R Gutierrez on November 7, 2020 - 6:12pm.

.......hunting and shooting are now the pastimes of the spioled kids in the higher income and wealth brackets"??? What an asinine rediculis statement

 


Submitted by ecbuck on November 7, 2020 - 6:32pm.

Please correct your spelling. Otherwise the Hump will attack that rather than address your point, as spot on as it is.

 


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