Bruce Sitko, information officer in the department's Pinetop office, says, “The poaching happened on either the evening of February 8 or early morning of February 9. The 6x6 bull was killed adjacent to U.S. Highway 60, three miles east of the junction with State Highway 61.” The bull, scoring approximately 320 points, was left intact in the field.
"Department officers are conducting interviews with homeowners in the area,” Sitko says, “but it would be a significant help if a responsible citizen could step forward with information regarding this crime."
To report information on this, or any, Game and Fish violation, call the department’s Operation Game Thief hotline at 800-352-0700. Caller identities will remain confidential upon request, and callers are eligible to receive a reward of up to $500 upon the arrest of the violators. Information may also be given directly to the Pinetop Game and Fish office by calling (928) 367-4281.
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