Fish and Game Seeks Info on Pelican Shooting

Idaho Fish and Game is looking for information about someone who shot a pelican Saturday afternoon, July 10. About 10 young adults in their early 20s in three vehicles were seen at Cove Arm on the Snake River near C.J. Strike Reservoir. Witnesses reported that one of the group shot a white pelican with a shotgun. Pelicans are protected under state and federal law. When they were leaving by a rough narrow road, one vehicle was damaged and had to be towed Saturday evening about 10 p.m. It was a mid-2000s tan or gold Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact Conservation Officer Bob Sellers at 208-860-0582 or the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 800-632-5999. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.