Reward For Vandals

Thu., Sept. 23, 1999

From Staff Reports

A Spokane-based sportsmen’s group is expanding it’s condemnation of poachers with a program to draw attention to vandals as well.

The Inland Northwest Wildlife Council is offering a standing $250 reward for anyone who provides information leading to the conviction of people who cause significant damage to private property while hunting or fishing.

The council already offers a $500 reward for tipsters who help convict poachers of moose, bighorn sheep, caribou or grizzly bears.

Confidentiality is assured, said Jamey Layman, the council’s executive director.

Anyone who witnesses rural vandalism should contact the local Sheriff’s department. Game-law violations should be reported to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department’s poaching hotline at (800) 477-6224.

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