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Montana Officials Seek Tips on Illegal Elk Killings

9/19/2025

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Montana wildlife officials are investigating the illegal killing of two spike elk near Likes Ranch Block Management Area, south of Hamilton.
The elk were found on September 8 and are believed to have been shot on September 5 around 7:30 p.m.
Both animals were left to waste, with all meat discarded.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) requests public assistance in solving this crime.
Tips can be reported to game warden Taylor Gagnon at 406-552-9335 or at tipmont.mt.gov.

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Montana wildlife officials are investigating the illegal killing of two spike elk near Likes Ranch Block Management Area, south of Hamilton.
The elk were found on September 8 and are believed to have been shot on September 5 around 7:30 p.m.
Both animals were left to waste, with all meat discarded.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) requests public assistance in solving this crime.
Tips can be reported to game warden Taylor Gagnon at 406-552-9335 or at tipmont.mt.gov.