Officials Searching for Man who Killed Grizzly Bear and Cub, Offering $10,000 Reward

MSNBC.com calls this man a hunter. He’s not. He’s a poacher.

Authorities are searching for a man who shot and killed a grizzly bear sow and her cub in northern Idaho. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking this wildlife crime very seriously, and offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who can lead them to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the poacher. The grizzlies were discovered on May 18 and had been dead for a few days.

“I trust the shooter is sleeping poorly tonight, knowing his softball teammates, drinking buddies and family members are currently weighing whether they appreciate him or the ability to receive $10,000 anonymously more,” said Jason Holm, a spokesman for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. “I hope the reward and the truly callous nature of the crime persuade someone to do the right thing.”

There are only about 40 to 50 grizzlies in the area, and some are thinking that the grizzlies may have been a case of misidentification for Idaho‘s spring black bear. Why the cub would have been killed too, though, is quite a mystery.
If they catch and convict the guy, he could face a year in prison and a $100,000, and we’re guessing he would lose some major hunting privileges. Here’s hoping they get their man. –Brian McClintockLike this story? Be sure to share it on Google Plus, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter by clicking on the logos above.

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