Fish and Game Sets Big Game Scoring Day

As basketball fans gear up for March Madness, the Idaho Department of 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. Wednesday, March 21st, is Big Game Scoring Day at the Southeast Region office of Fish and Game 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 skulls to the regional office by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. Items being brought to be measured must be free of flesh and skin, and must have been air-dried-which is not the same as freezer storage-for 60 days. "We are so lucky to have three official measurers with over 30 years of experience," said Jennifer Jackson, Regional Conservation Educator for Fish and Game. "The service is free, so even if you are not sure your item is record worthy, bring it by anyway. We will be happy to rough score it." Information required at the time of drop off includes: - Hunter name. - Date of harvest. - Location of harvest, including big game unit, county and state. - Owner name, address, and telephone number. - Guide's name and address, if applicable. All items must be picked up by 5 p.m. March 22. For more information, please contact the Fish and Game Southeast Region office at 208-232-4703.