IDFG Seeking Deer Depredation Hunt Applicants

The combination of warm weather, ripening crops and abundant deer has resulted in a large number of problems for area farmers. As a result, the Idaho Department of Fish and is seeking additional hunters interested in participating in upcoming antlerless deer depredation hunts. Idaho residents with a valid hunting or combination license are encouraged to complete and mail a depredation hunt application found on page 81 of the 2001 Big Game Regulations to the Clearwater Region office at 1540 Warner Ave., Lewiston, 83501. All applications will be placed on list in the order received. These special hunts are one of many management tools used to relieve big game damage on agricultural crops. If these hunts are needed, they will be held on short notice, involve small areas, and be limited to a few hunters.