Coeur d’Alene man convicted of unlawful killing of a trophy bull elk in North Idaho

Additional evidence revealed that Rose had been specifically targeting the trophy-class bull elk during the archery-only season, which overlaps the rutting period for elk in North Idaho. After the elk was killed with a rifle, Rose posed in photos with the elk with an arrow protruding from the carcass. 

In Idaho, the unlawful killing, possession or wasting of wildlife with a single or combined damage assessment of more than $1,000 is a felony. Because the bull elk antlers scored greater than 300 inches using the Boone and Crockett scoring system, it was classified as a “trophy” per Idaho code and had an assessed damage value of $5,000.

Sentencing for the conviction is set for August.

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Anyone who observes or has information about any wildlife crime is encouraged to call the Citizen Against Poaching hotline at 1-(800) 632-5999. Information can also be reported online. 

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