A big horn sheep was killed in Arizona. Officials offer $6,500 reward for information.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Bighorn Sheep Society have jointly announced a reward of $6,500 for any information that helps identify the individual responsible for the illegal killing of a desert bighorn sheep.
According to Game and Fish, the adult male animal carcass was found near Enterprise Road north of Gila Bend not far from an agriculture field. Officials reported that local authorities believe the animal was shot the weekend of Jan. 13
"There is no justifiable reason to poach an animal and leave it to waste," said Game and Fish in a statement.
The wildlife agency has encouraged anyone with information to call the Operation Game Thief Hotline toll-free at 1-800-352-0700 and noted that caller identities will remain confidential.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Game and Fish offers reward in poaching of bighorn sheep
