Make Your Call To Tip-Mont Count

Friday, October 19, 2007
Hunting

This article was Archived on Monday, November 19, 2007

TIP-MONT, the “crime stopper” program managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, rewards callers who report natural resource crimes to 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668.)

A caller may remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if their information leads to an arrest.

TIPMONT takes calls on crimes involving big game, fish and vandalism on private land,   State Parks, BLM, Forest Service and other public lands. The most valuable TIP-MONT calls are those reporting crimes while in progress or immediately after they occur.

To help ensure information you share with TIP-MONT makes a difference:

note the details and write them down immediately;

watch especially for identifying numbers such as those on a license plate, OHV, boat hull or plane tail;

  note exactly when and where the violation occurred;

 get physical descriptions of the people involved, including approximate weight, height, hair color and clothing;

describe the location of physical evidence and do not move, collect or touch the evidence;

write down the phone numbers and addresses of any additional witnesses.

The TIP-MONT hotline enables everyone to participate in preserving our state’s outdoor heritage.  

To report violations or suspected violations, call 1-800-TIP-MONT.   For all other hunting season related questions, contact the nearest FWP regional office.