Idaho extends wolf hunting season
It appears the wolf hunt in Idaho is a success. An orderly, organized culling of wolves to decrease predator pressure and properly manage the species which they prey upon.
“In what may be an effort to assure quotas are reached, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission has decided to extend the wolf-hunting season through March 31 in all zones.
This will lengthen the season in seven areas which previously had a Dec. 31 closure. Hunting was already set to end March 31 in two other zones.
Of course, if a zone limit is reached prior to March 31 that area will close to further wolf hunting.
As of this morning, the number of wolves reported killed in Idaho was 111 — just over half of the statewide quota of 220.
Three areas have already reached the limit and have closed, and three are nearing theirs.All other rules remain unchanged, and hunters are required to report a wolf kill within 24 hours, and must present the skull and hide to a regional office or a Fish and Game conservation officer within five days.
Also, those planning to hunt wolves after Dec. 31 must purchase a 2010 license and wolf tag.”
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