Please note that the reward amount should be $7,600 instead of $6,600. Thanks!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2013

Reward Increased for Tips on Grizzly Bear Shooting Northeast of Ovando

Photo of bears in the wild Copyright Jim Robertson

State wildlife officials continue to seek tips on the shooting death of a grizzly bear found November 3 northeast of Ovando in the Blackfoot Valley. Those that share information on the case may now receive up to $7,600 due to several private donations and a contribution from the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

Private donations, combined with $1,000 from the US Fish & Wildlife Service, bumped the reward amount from the original offering of $1,000 from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park’s TIP-MONT program to $7,600 for tips that lead to a conviction in the case. Callers can remain anonymous and should phone 1-800-TIP-MONT ( 1-800-847-6668 ).

The female grizzly bear died of a gunshot wound and had three cubs of the year. FWP was able to trap two of the cubs and they will be transferred to the Bronx Zoo. Multiple attempts to capture the third cub were unsuccessful.

And speaking of Montana bears: http://missoulian.com/news/local/judge-fines-helena-couple-for-bucket-of-bear-paws-in/article_28dc6702-5633-11e3-a174-0019bb2963f4.html