Wardens search for clues after intruder caught on camera at closed Montana wildlife preserve

MISSOULA, Mont. (KECI) — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on the identity of a person who trespassed in the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area in mid-April.

The area was only opened to the public on May 15.

The following was sent by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks:

“Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on the identity of a person who trespassed on the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in mid-April, a months before opening to the public for the season.

The intruder was filmed crossing the main WMA road on foot with two dogs and searching for lost antlers. The WMA does not open to the public until noon on May 15, as the area provides important winter habitat for elk.

FWP game wardens say wildlife crimes like this are often solved through leads from the public and encourage anyone with information to make a report. »

Click here to report or call the FWP Violation Reporting Hotline at 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668). Callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.