State officials are hunting for details on a new wolf poaching case, this time in Chippewa County.
A second investigation into a wolf poaching case is also underway in Luce County.
On Friday, Feb. 18, a dead wolf was found in the Roxbury Creek area of Curley Lewis Road in Chippewa County's Whitefish Township. Forensic examination determined that the wolf died of a gunshot wound.
Evidence shows that the wolf was killed at another location, and then transported to the location where it was discovered.
On February 11th, officials found a wolf south of Newberry in Luce County that died of an apparent gunshot wound.
A reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the subject or subjects involved. Anyone with information is asked to call the Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or to contact their nearest DNRE office or conservation officer.
It is possible to leave information anonymously while remaining eligible for a reward.
The maximum penalty for poaching a wolf is 90 days in jail or a fine of up to $1,000, or both, plus reimbursement of $1,500 to the state for killing an endangered species. Poaching convictions also usually include a suspension of hunting privileges for a period of three years.
Wolves are a federally protected species under the Endangered Species Act. For more information on wolves in Michigan CLICK HERE.
