Wild horse Grey Hawk found shot dead near Rocky Mountain House
An Alberta wild horse advocacy group is offering a $35,000 reward after a horse named Grey Hawk was found shot dead near Rocky Mountain House. RCMP is investigating.
The update
- A wild horse named Grey Hawk was found shot dead near Rocky Mountain House earlier in July 2026.
- An Alberta wild horse advocacy group announced a $35,000 reward for information leading to answers about the shooting.
- RCMP has opened an investigation into the incident.
Why this matters
Wild horses in Alberta occupy a contested space between heritage, ecology, and land use. The killing of a named horse has drawn community mourning and calls for accountability, reflecting broader tensions around the protection of wild horse populations in the province. The active RCMP investigation and substantial reward signal that advocates and authorities are treating this seriously, but no suspects or motive have been identified in the available evidence.
Confirmed details
Grey Hawk, described as a beloved wild horse, was found shot dead near Rocky Mountain House earlier in July 2026.
An Alberta wild horse advocacy group is offering a $35,000 reward for information about the fatal shooting.
RCMP is currently investigating the incident.
What happens next
Whether RCMP identifies a suspect or the reward generates leads. Any provincial government response regarding wild horse protection policy in the Rocky Mountain House area would also be significant.