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Killing of Big Daddy Elk Shocks Bear Valley Springs
In Bear Valley Springs California a 1000 pound bull elk named Big Daddy was found dead with three missing legs and a severed antler rack. Investigators linked the killing to a local resident John Reed after tips and evidence including a .22 caliber shell casing and antler rack discovered near Bakersfield. Reed faced charges for unlawful killing of wildlife and gun violations, receiving 60 days in jail and probation.
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Bear Valley Springs
Calif
Tehachapi Mountains
Bill Dailey
Dailey
Bean
Bukersfield
Tejon Ranch
Bear Valley
Big Daddy
Flis
Peraps
Red
Reed
Hig Daddy
Waters
Mies
San Joaquin Valley
Trail Havens
Kern County
Colette Humphrey
Tehachapi
Bakersfield
Fish and Game
Gregg Waters
Warren Terry Mullen
John Russell Reed
Brian Naslund
Bear Mountain
Gordes
Poker
Daddy