rmanwill
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I have hunted bears in Idaho for sereval years and we have bagged several over the years. Several people have asked about the gall bladders and if we kept them.
Not knowing all of the ins and outs we did not wish to even pursue the issue in the past. However, I talked to the fish and game in Idaho Tuesday and was informed that in Idaho legally killed bear gall bladders can be sold. At the time the officer did not know of a place to sell them and stated he would ask around.
This being said, I would like to ask any local/residence for any information on selling galls and the going price. Like I stated before we have left many on the mountian before and do not plan get rich. However, if it would help pay for part of the tag fee, part of the trip or even a tank of gas, it would be worth the effort.
Hopefully for every legal gall sold, this might help in reducing the black market sells and the demand, which might help cut poaching of bears alittle bit.
Any information would be appreciated. Gall or no gall, $$ or no $$, we are headed for Idaho on the 15th for ten days of enjoyment (nice weather, first hunt of the spring and most of all out of the city and into the mountians).
Thanks in advance, Rick
Not knowing all of the ins and outs we did not wish to even pursue the issue in the past. However, I talked to the fish and game in Idaho Tuesday and was informed that in Idaho legally killed bear gall bladders can be sold. At the time the officer did not know of a place to sell them and stated he would ask around.
This being said, I would like to ask any local/residence for any information on selling galls and the going price. Like I stated before we have left many on the mountian before and do not plan get rich. However, if it would help pay for part of the tag fee, part of the trip or even a tank of gas, it would be worth the effort.
Hopefully for every legal gall sold, this might help in reducing the black market sells and the demand, which might help cut poaching of bears alittle bit.
Any information would be appreciated. Gall or no gall, $$ or no $$, we are headed for Idaho on the 15th for ten days of enjoyment (nice weather, first hunt of the spring and most of all out of the city and into the mountians).
Thanks in advance, Rick