Annual Fur Auction Scheduled

The Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game will be holding its annual fur auction at the Salmon Regional Office on Saturday, April 7, 2001. All items being offered for sale were either seized as evidence or salvaged. Interested parties may view the auction items beginning at 8:00am. The auction will begin promptly at 10am. Auction items include furs, whole carcasses, antlers, and skulls of the following animals: elk, moose, deer, black bear, mountain lion, otter, beaver, bobcat, and fox. Those whole carcasses that could normally be eaten when fresh are now considered unfit for human consumption. Buyers will be asked to sign a waiver stating that they understand that the carcasses are being sold for use of the inedible portions only. Non-resident purchasers should be aware that their state may not allow import of the hides or parts of bear, mountain lion, bobcat, and otter. Be sure to check your state regulations before purchasing these items. Any otter or bobcat must be tagged with an export tag. Tags will be available after the sale for $2.00 plus a $1.50 vendor fee. Mountain lions and black bears can also be tagged at the time of sale at no cost.