$3000 Reward for Information about illegal moose Killing

BAILEYVILLE, Maine — The Maine Warden Service is seeking information regarding two illegally killed moose, one in Washington County, and the other in Aroostook County. Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of $3,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the killing of either of these moose. These wildlife crimes are not related. In Washington County, game wardens received a report of a dead moose approximately 70 yards off the Grand Falls Road in Baileyville at midday on Friday, November 10. Wardens said the moose was found to have died as a result of being shot from the Grand Falls Road on the morning of November 10th between the hours of 8am and 11:45am. The moose was left to waste after being killed. Anyone with any information regarding this wildlife crime is encouraged to contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-ALERT-US. You can also submit a tip online by using the Maine OGT app “Tip 411” or through the website at www.maineogt.org. Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of $3,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the illegal killing of either of these two moose.