Angler Kills Moose, Calves Euthanized After Confrontation in Bighorn National Forest

Angler Shoots, Kills Charging Cow Moose Near Resort In Bighorn Mountains

An angler shot and killed a cow moose he says charged him Saturday on the North Tongue River near Bear Lodge Resort in the Bighorn Mountains. The cow’s two young calves had to be put down.

Angler kills moose, calves euthanized after confrontation in Bighorn National Forest

The incident occurred the morning of June 14 in the Bighorn National Forest near Bear Lodge Resort. The angler called Wyoming Game and Fish to report the encounter.

Cow moose shot, killed by angler in Bighorn National Forest

By Wyoming Game and Fish SHERIDAN, Wyo. — On June 14, Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel received a report that a cow moose had been shot in a confrontation with an angler on the North Tongue River in the Bighorn National Forest near Bear Lodge Resort. When game wardens responded, they found the moose deceased from her injuries. The game wardens interviewed the angler who said he had encountered the moose at close range in thick willows.…

Cow Moose Shot and Killed in Confrontation with Angler in Bighorn National Forest

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