A man from Howard was arrested on suspicion of illegally killing three bears

HOWARD, Colo. (KRDO)-- A 52-year-old man was arrested by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers following suspicion of illegally killing three bears. 

CPW officers responded to reports on social media and anonymous tips regarding an alleged poaching incident. 

On Friday, September 29, they discovered three bears–a sow and two cubs–had been killed and dumped on a state trust land–just southeast of Salida.

CPW reported investigation efforts led Wildlife Officers to obtain a search warrant on Saturday, September 30, for a home near Howard where they found evidence that the bears had been shot early Monday, September 25. 

Paul Stromberg, 52, was arrested and taken into custody on several wildlife charges including a felony count of illegal destruction of wildlife, and several misdemeanors including unlawful killing of wildlife without a license, unlawful possession, and waste of game meat.

Stromberg was taken to the Fremont County Jail but was later released on a $10,000 bond pending formal charges.

Since this is an ongoing investigation, CPW stated they will have no further comment on this case.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact CPW at its Salida office at 719-530-5520.