Editor's note: This corrects that it was a cow elk, not moose, that was poached.

A lack of leads into the poaching of a cow elk in Zion National Park in Utah has prompted an increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators to $2,000.

Authorities believe the elk was killed on January 20, a Saturday when the federal government was shut down due to Congress's inability to reach a budget compromise.

"The gut pile and partial hide of the elk were found in Lee Valley off the Kolob Terrace Road in Zion National Park," a park release said at the time. "Evidence was collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a crucial role in finding those responsible."

Anyone with information about the matter is encouraged to call or text the NPS Investigative Services Branch tip line at (888) 653-0009, or email [email protected]. You can also submit a tip online at www.nps.gov/isb and click on “Submit a Tip.”

Initially, a $1,500 reward had been offered.