The Humane Society of the United States and The HSUS Wildlife Land Trust are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the illegal killing of a grizzly bear found dead in Ashton Reservoir near Ashton, Idaho. 
 
According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, a young male grizzly bear and his sister who had been orphaned as cubs were relocated to the Yellowstone Lake area in September after feeding in an orchard. The bears then became difficult to track after they left the Yellowstone area and came to Idaho. The male bear was found dead under suspicious circumstances around Thanksgiving.
 
"These cases illustrate the callous nature of poachers and their often flippant participation in a serious crime," said Lisa Kauffman, Idaho state director for The HSUS. "The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for strongly enforcing anti-poaching laws."
 
Every year, thousands of poachers are arrested nationwide; however, it is estimated that only 1 to 5 percent of poachers are caught. Poachers kill wildlife anytime, anywhere and sometimes do so in particularly cruel manners.
 
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the local Idaho Department of Fish and Game office at (208) 525-7290.
 
The HSUS works to stop wildlife abuse across the country. Visit humanesociety.org/wildlifeabuse for more information.