Archived wanted notice for Gerson “Old Bear” Vale, preserved as part of the Ironwood County records.
Gerson “Old Bear” Vale is the veteran leader of The Renegades, a hardened outlaw band operating in Ironwood County. Known for his imposing build, grizzled appearance, and long criminal history, Vale became one of the county’s most wanted men for robbery, murder, and smuggling. The Sheriff’s Office of Ironwood County considered him armed and dangerous and issued a 500 Gold reward, dead or alive, for his capture.