Idaho Fish and Game officers are seeking information from the public regarding a young calf moose that was shot and killed south of Driggs and discovered March 1. Cold weather made determining the timing of the incident difficult, but it was estimated to have happened about a week prior to the discovery of the carcass .
"We have had several incidents recently in the Upper Snake Region where officers have discovered moose that were killed after being blasted with birdshot from a shotgun," says officer Rob Howe. " I think people assume that using birdshot on a moose is a safe way to haze them away from an area, but the moose can end up dying several days later from a single pellet in its' gut.
Anyone with information on the killing of this moose is encouraged to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline at 1-800-632-5999, report online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/poacher, or contact Conservation Officer Rob Howe at 208-360-0634.
Currently there are no suspects in this case so any information provided about the case may be helpful. People can remain anonymous when reporting poaching activities and are eligible for cash rewards when that information leads to a citation for a wildlife crime.
"Moose are just as tired of the winter weather as we are, and are seeking out easy food sources," says Howe. "If you are experiencing problems with moose please give me a call so that I can help resolve the situation."