Game Warden Wilson Conley Elms, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho

Game Warden Wilson Conley Elms

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho

End of Watch Monday, January 5, 1981

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Wilson Conley Elms

Game Warden Conley Elms and Game Warden William Pogue were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a poacher at a campsite along the South Fork in Owyhee County.

The suspect was captured 15 months later. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 30 years. Despite escaping prison and being on the run for a year, he was released from prison in February 2005.

Warden Elms had served with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for three years. He was survived by his wife and brother, who also served as an Idaho Department of Fish and Game conservation officer.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Released in February 2005

poacher, wildlife enforcement

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As years go by, many officers have now spent a career walking in your and Conley's shadow...including me. Your sacrifice made us, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game better in so many ways. We never met but thank you for all you taught me about public service and being a game warden. RIP Brother

Regional CO George R Fischer
Idaho Department of Fish and Game

April 16, 2024