Reward offered for information on illegally shot gator
Posted/updated on: June 9, 2026 at 3:23 pm
RUSK COUNTY — A $1,000 reward is being offered for information after game wardens found an illegally shot alligator dead in Rusk County on Sunday, according to our news partner, KETK and game wardens. Officials received a call from a resident about a dead alligator spotted in Striker Creek. The 7-foot-long gator was found underneath the FM 839 bridge in Rusk County with a bullet hole between its eyes. Officials believe the alligator died between Wednesday and Sunday.
The deceased animal was left to waste in the water and game wardens are asking anybody with information to report it to Operation Game Thief by:
• Texting TXGOT to 847411 followed by your tip/information
• Calling 1-800-792-4263
• Submitting an online tip at TPWD.Texas.gov.
