STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Michigan conservation officers are appealing for public tips about the illegal shooting of a wolf in the Upper Peninsula’s Iron County.
The Department of Natural Resources says the poaching happened in Stambaugh Township, about 10 miles southwest of Iron River.
A passerby spotted the wolf Sunday afternoon lying several feet off East Brule Lake Road. She appeared to have died from a shotgun wound. Investigators believe she was killed that day.
Sgt. Marc Pomroy of the DNR says people can make anonymous reports to the DNR at 906-228-6561 or the Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800. Tipsters may qualify for a reward if the information leads to an arrest and conviction.
Gray wolves are on the federal endangered species list. Killing them is illegal except to protect human life.
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