Fish & Game Seeks Help Solving Moose Poaching

MOSCOW - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking information concerning the recent shooting of a cow and calf moose in Meadow Creek of northern Latah County. Both moose are thought to have been shot from a nearby road and within the last 15 days. Both moose were removed from the area. Anyone having knowledge about these crimes or other wildlife-related violations are encouraged to call the toll-free CAP hotline at 1-800-632-5999, their local conservation officer or any law enforcement authority. Callers will remain anonymous and a cash reward of $500 is available if the information is sufficient for a citation or a warrant to be issued. A conviction is not necessary. "Hunters should be outraged," said Clint Rand, IDFG conservation officer based in Moscow. "Not only did the poachers break the law, but they stole from every ethical hunter wanting a chance to hunt moose." Moose hunting in Idaho is restricted to those who are successful in a lottery drawing for a limited number of tags. Every illegal killing of a moose takes an opportunity away from a legal hunter who would like to have the rare opportunity.