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A moose browses on willows as another looks on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MOOSE, WYO. \u2014 Grand Teton National Park rangers are working in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and conducting an investigation regarding an illegal take of a moose within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park.<\/p>\n

Wyoming Game and Fish Wardens were contacted over the weekend by a participant of the park\u2019s elk reduction program who reported a calf moose was mistakenly shot.\u00a0\u00a0 State game wardens seized the meat, cited the individual for taking a moose without a license, and contacted park rangers.\u00a0 \u00a0The meat was donated to local families in need.<\/p>\n

Park rangers are following up on the incident and conducting an investigation, according to a statement released by the park’s public affairs office.<\/p>\n

Park visitors and neighbors are encouraged to report any information that may be connected to poaching or other wildlife-related incidents happening within the park boundaries.<\/p>\n

Information may be reported to the\u00a0Teton Interagency Dispatch Center at\u00a0307-739-3301 or the\u00a0Wyoming Game and Fish Department Poaching Hotline at\u00a0877-WGFD-TIP (1-877-943-3847) or 1-307-777-4330 for out-of-state calls.<\/p>\n

Park rangers and state game wardens follow up on all information received and many times the information may lead to successful prosecution of violators.\u00a0 Individuals submitting information can remain anonymous, and may be eligible for a reward.<\/p>\n

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Grand Teton National Park rangers are working in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and conducting an investigation regarding an illegal take of a moose within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park.<\/p>\n

Wyoming Game and Fish Wardens were contacted over the weekend by a participant of the park\u2019s elk reduction program who reported a calf moose was mistakenly shot. State game wardens seized the meat, cited the individual for taking a moose without a license, and contacted park rangers. 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