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Montana authorities seek information on elk poaching incident
PHILIPSBURG, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are investigating the illegal shooting and abandonment of a cow and spike elk on private property between Georgetown Lake and the East Fork Reservoir, south of Philipsburg.
The elk were believed to have been killed on the morning of Nov. 29.
Evidence suggests each elk died near where it was shot, with boot prints indicating the suspect walked within a few yards of one of the animals.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information related to the incident.
If you have potential tips on this case, contact game warden Ezra Ginzberg at 406-240-0835.
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