Courtesy Idaho Fish and Game
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
IDAHO FALLS – Fish and Game is seeking public input regarding whether to mandate a gender identification course for mountain goats for hunters who draw mountain goat tags.
Mountain goats are sensitive to harvest, particularly adult females. Increased nanny harvest can lead to population declines and fewer tags available to hunters in the future. Idaho and other states have various programs to educate hunters on gender identification of mountain goats and the importance of reducing the numbers of nannies taken in the harvest.
In part due to the challenges of differentiating genders, it is legal for hunters to take nannies, but Fish and Game officials encourage hunters to take billies, but any training is voluntary.
The goal of the course would be to reduce nanny harvest and allow more hunting opportunities if herds can support it.
People can comment by going to the public survey webpage. Deadline to comment is April 30.
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Source: eastidahonews.com
Fish and Game considering gender identification mandate for mountain goats and they want your input
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