The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) says the reward has increased to $5,000 for information related to a bull elk that was illegally poached in Anderson County on Sunday, October 8. The extra money comes after the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Bucky Ingram each donated $1,000.
Rewards are available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the poacher. Information such as the individual’s name or description, vehicle tag number or description, and location of the offense greatly assist the TWRA in apprehending wildlife poachers. All information received by TWRA is kept in strict confidence. Individuals with information about the poacher can contact the East Tennessee Regional Poaching Hotline at 1-800-831-1174.