The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information related to the poaching of a gray wolf. Officials believe the incident occurred between Jan. 8 and Feb. 4 of this year in Schoolcraft County. The wolf's radio collar was located near County Road 456 and the Dead Creek in Schoolcraft County.

A reward of up to $3,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person, or persons, responsible for the killing of this wolf. The DNR's Report All Poaching program is contributing $500 toward the reward, with $2,500 being provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is encouraged to call the Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at (989) 686-4578, or contact a local DNR conservation officer. Information can be provided anonymously. An online form to report poaching violations is available on the DNR's Web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr under the Law Enforcement menu.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.