Bear check ???

[blindsquirrel1]

Was told last night that mandatory check has been required for bears in Region 1 for forty years.

Though I don't shoot a lot of bears I don't ever remember having to check them. Am I getting old or is this a new requirement starting two or three years ago??

 

[UGAhunter]

I know it has been in effect since at least 2002, when I started hunting bears in Idaho.

 

[baerman]

good thing he hasn't killed any since 2002...wink wink

 

[idelkslayer]

Checking Bears has been required for a long time.

The fact that you are asking suggests that you haven't taken a good look at the rule book for while. I'm surprised by how many rule clarifications I have encountered in person and online. My suggestion is that you get a copy and read it from cover to cover so that you are up to date.

Just earlier today I had to tell a guy that baiting deer is illegal in Idaho. He was baiting because his brother in law told him about some commercial deer bait so he bought some and put it out just assuming it was fine. I gave him the same recommendation to read the rule book and call IDFG if he has any questions, don't go on hearsay, read the rules.

 

[blindsquirrel1]

Thanks for the responses. I have not hunted bears for years, I don't think we ever checked them back when I was hunting them.

 

[chessidawg]

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