Boise, Idaho – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) are seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a federally listed threatened grizzly bear north of Perkins Lake (Boundary County, Idaho) near the Idaho/Montana border that was shot on or about October 28, 2025. The Service is offering up to a $7,000 reward and Idaho’s Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering up to a $700 reward for any information that leads to an arrest, a criminal conviction, or civil penalty assessment.
On October 28, 2025, Service staff received a mortality signal from the attached collar of the female bear. Service staff and IDFG officers investigated and determined the grizzly was shot in a manner indicating it was not a threat to the shooter.
The Service and IDFG are conducting a joint investigation. Anyone with information about this case should call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service using the FWS TIPs line at 1-844-FWS-TIPS (1-844-397-8477), or https://www.fws.gov/wildlife-crime-tips, or call the CAP Hotline at 1-800-632-5999 or visit the CAP website at citizensagainstpoaching.org. Callers may remain anonymous.
