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Stopping poachers is just a phone call away |
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September 16, 2015 |
Hunting seasons are finally here, and the Idaho
Fish and Game reminds people who spend time
outdoors that they should reach for a phone
whenever they witness a violation of fish and
game laws.
Callers to the Citizens Against Poaching
hotline, 1-800-632-5999, can report wildlife law
violations anonymously, 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. Cash rewards are available to
callers who provide information leading to the
citation of suspected wildlife law violators.
"Many sportsmen help us solve cases regardless
of the reward," said Assistant Enforcement
Bureau Chief Chris Wright. "But it is a good
added incentive for some people."
Rewards are: $200 for birds, fish and general
violations; $300 for most big game animals; $600
for trophy species such as sheep, goat, grizzly,
moose and caribou. In special circumstances,
these amounts can be higher.
Citizens who report a wildlife violation are
encouraged to note as complete a description as
possible of people and vehicles involved as well
as report it as quickly as possible.
"License numbers are extremely useful as well as
specific information such as exact location and
time," said Wright. "The more detailed
information you provide and the quicker you
report it, the more likely a poacher will get
caught."
Persons with any information about suspected
poaching activity are encouraged to call the
Citizens Against Poaching hotline at
1-800-632-5999, contact the local Fish and Game
office, or report online
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/CAP. |
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