RSS FeedThe Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing two elk and two eagles in Cibola County in late December. The HSUS and Wildlife Land Trust offer is in addition to an existing reward of $750.
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“The poaching of these animals is callous and irresponsible,” said Dave Pauli, Western regional director for The HSUS. “The Humane Society of the United States applauds the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for strongly enforcing anti-poaching laws.”
“We appreciate the additional support from The HSUS and hope that the significant amount of reward money will encourage someone to come forward with the tip we need to solve this case,” said Chris Chadwick, Sergeant with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
The poaching of a golden eagle is not only a violation of state law; it is also a violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, as well as the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. If convicted, the poacher may face state charges and severe federal penalties.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-800-432-4263 or Liz Bergstrom at 1-301-258-1455 or email her at ebergstrom@humanesociety.org.
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