Fish and Game Schedules Big Game Measuring Day

As basketball fans gear up for March Madness next month, Fish and Game is getting ready for its own "big game day" - one that is sure to bring some exciting final scores of its own. Tuesday, March 17, is Big Game Scoring Day at the Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello. Measuring for Boone & Crockett (Rifle/Pistol), Pope & Young (Archery) and Longhunter's Society (Muzzleloader) will be conducted for entry into the big game record books. Interested hunters must bring their antlers, horns, and/or skulls to the regional office on Monday, March 16, by 5:00 pm. Items being brought for measuring must be free of flesh and skin, and must have been air-dried for 60 days. Please note that air-drying is not the same as freezer storage. Information required at the time of drop-off includes: - Hunter's name - Date of harvest - Location of harvest, including big game unit, county, and state - Owner's name, address, and telephone number - Guide's name and address, if applicable. All items must be picked up sometime between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 18. "It is so exciting to see such great Idaho trophies come through the office doors for scoring. Each year brings its own surprises," said Jennifer Jackson, Regional Conservation Educator for Fish and Game. "The service is free, so even if you are not sure your item is a record-worthy trophy, bring it by anyway. We will be happy to at least rough score it." For more information, please contact the Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703.