PERHAM, Maine (WABI) – Officials are seeking the public’s help in finding more information about the death of a Canada Lynx in Aroostook County.
The Maine Department of Fisheries and Wildlife says Maine Operation Game Thief, in cooperation with the Maine Warden Service, is offering a $3,000 reward.
Authorities say the animal was shot and killed along Mouse Island Road in Perham Wednesday.
The Canada Lynx is a federally protected species and it is a federal offense to kill them, officials say.
If you have information regarding the killing of this animal, you can call Operation Game Thief at 1-800-ALERT-US or go online to maineogt.org.
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