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

 

[idelkslayer]

I reached out to IDFG regarding this photo, here is the response that I received:
"
The picture representing the grizzly bear is correct identified. A different picture of the same bear is included in the test. We have a handful of really good videos of this bear. This picture is the guide is one view of that bear and in the test I have a picture of the side profile.

In the brochure, as you notices we want to show variation. I wanted to demonstrate that sometimes it’s not easy. Size alone, color alone are not good indicators of species and folks may need more time or get a different viewing angle to confidently identify the species.

The intent is not to FAIL people but education, get them thinking and talking, which is a good thing. One interesting note, I have received questions on different questions in the test and on the brochure. Mostly from folks who are upset they missed one."

 

[Smithb9841]

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.

I wonder if this situation would ever be able to be used as a defense if someone was charged with mistakenly shooting a grizzly? In this case the experts got it wrong so it shows that not every case is so cut and dry at the least.