Overview

• Four elk were found shot and left to rot in Redwood National Park, where hunting is prohibited.
• Officials are seeking public assistance to identify the poachers responsible for the illegal killings.
• The use of lead ammunition poses a significant threat to the local wildlife, particularly the endangered California condors.
• The Roosevelt elk, a conservation success story, are native to the park and attract tourists from around the world.
• Park officials emphasize the importance of using non-lead ammunition to protect the ecosystem.