# Oregon elk poaching investigations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-elk-poaching-investigations
> Updated: 2026-10-15T21:04:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division has launched investigations into multiple incidents of elk poaching across the state.

In early October, authorities sought public assistance to identify individuals responsible for poaching a bull elk in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The animal was found gutted with its head and antlers removed, while the meat was left to waste. Investigators suggested the perpetrator may have been involved in the Eagle Cap Zone archery elk hunt.

Following this, investigations expanded to include the unlawful killing of a trophy-class six-point bull elk in Grant County, believed to have been shot with a rifle between October 9 and October 11. Additionally, reports emerged regarding a bull elk killing in Yamhill County on October 15. Authorities continue to urge the public to provide anonymous tips through the Turn-in-Poachers program.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Oregon State Police investigate trophy bull elk poaching

Oregon authorities are investigating the poaching of trophy bull elk in Grant and Yamhill counties, with investigations ongoing into recent illegal killings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-state-police-investigate-trophy-bull-elk-poaching

### 2026-10-10: Oregon State Police seek help identifying elk poacher

Oregon State Police are investigating the poaching and wasting of a bull elk in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, seeking public tips regarding the incident that occurred in mid-September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-state-police-seek-help-identifying-elk-poacher

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