The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are seeking assistance from the public in uncovering the circumstances behind a grizzly bear mortality that occurred in Park County, Wyoming.
A grizzly bear was found dead along Deep Lake Trail in Park County on May 30, 2025, with an apparent fatal gunshot wound. U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) offers a monetary award for information that leads to the arrest and/or charges being filed against a responsible party.
The amount of the award is not specified, though it will apparently be commensurate with the information or assistance provided to the service. Many USFWS investigations are solved with assistance from people who witness unlawful activities and reach out to their local game warden or the national organization.
“In tandem to this community effort, we established the use of financial rewards to people who provide critical information. This program allows us to thank everyday people who help us investigate and stop these crimes, all while protecting their anonymity in the process.” – USFWS
Anyone who has information regarding the death of the bear or any other wildlife crimes is encouraged to call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Cody, Wyoming at 307-527-7604, or Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cody Regional Office at 307-527-7125.
