Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are investigating the poaching of a bull elk that someone shot and killed south of Columbia Falls between Montana Highway 206 and the Flathead River.
The animal turned up dead in a field northwest of Sullivan Crossroad and Middle Road. Authorities believe it happened the night of November 18 or the morning of November 19.
If you have any information, call (406) 210-0569 or 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668).
(Photo source: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks)