IDFG Bear Identification Guide

[bergie]

That photo was never in the test. It is in the Identification Guide that is intended to be used to prepare people for the test.

Ah my comprehension is a little lacking I see. Apparently almost as bad as my direction following ability...I didn't look through their info guide before taking the test

 

[Tex98]

Sure seems like a trick question. I get the need for the test but sheesh

 

[j3h8]

Just completed the test. Not terrible. Should get some folks thinking a bit more before yanking the bang button with their booger hook.

 

[welkin]

Just completed the test. Not terrible. Should get some folks thinking a bit more before yanking the bang button with their booger hook.

This is the correct perspective. Some people are so anxious to kill something they'll shoot a person because they see movement. Hopefully it reduces mistakes and drives home the point you need to know your target.

 

[j3h8]

This is the correct perspective. Some people are so anxious to kill something they'll shoot a person because they see movement. Hopefully it reduces mistakes and drives home the point you need to know your target.

Scary how often hunters shoot at, and sadly even hit other hunters when shooting at movement or taking a few moments to identify what it is.

 

[IDVortex]

Question. Is IDFG required to take the test, just to know what animal is which that they "manage"?

 

[Smithb9841]

They told a hunter that a bear on his trail cam was a black bear so the guy later shot it. Turns out they gave him bad advice. Now we all must be put through bear training because of their error.

Is there any more info on this? Did the hunter get charged ? Or what happened?

 

[bergie]

F&G concludes investigation in Panhandle Region grizzly bear shooting

Additional details are available surrounding the grizzly bear killed on June 10 in Unit 6.

idfg.idaho.gov

It's a laugable situation by fish and game. Guy sends video, they say no that's a black bear dummy. Guy shoots bear. Guy then calls fish and game says he killed a grizzly. They charge him before their investigation finds that THEY TOLD HIM IT WAS OK.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Guy then calls fish and game says he killed a grizzly. They charge him before their investigation finds that THEY TOLD HIM IT WAS OK.

They didn’t charge him.

After concluding its investigation, Fish and Game officials found the hunter involved was hunting over a legal black bear bait site, and due to extenuating circumstances, no citation was issued.

 

[bergie]

They didn’t charge him.

Most sincere apologies I was going from memory and didn't read the link I copied