A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest or indictment of individuals responsible for almost 30 cattle deaths after animals were reported shot and killed in a concentrated area in Northeastern Oklahoma since August.
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger John Cummings, who has been working with area game rangers and sheriff's departments on the case, says the number of incidences is still on the rise.
In addition to working to solve the case, Cummings and local officials are trying to spread the word to cattle producers that this is a real threat and to be on the lookout on their own ranches.
"We need them to check their cattle regularly," he said. "And we need them to not assume that a dead cow is a natural death," Cummings said.
An informant may remain anonymous by giving a pseudonym and may be paid by cashier's check made out to the bearer. The toll-free phone line, (888) 830-2333 is monitored 24 hours a day.
Ranchers who believe they may be victims of this spree are encouraged to call Special Ranger John Cummings at (817) 342-0888.
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