The Idaho Department of Fish and Game held a virtual open house last Monday to introduce its proposed moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunting regulations for the 2021-22 season in the Magic Valley region.
Public comment is due Wednesday, Dec. 30, according to Regional Wildlife Manager Mike McDonald. To make a comment, call 208-324-4359.
Hereâs what to know about the departmentâs proposed regulations for each animal:
Moose
Moose weren t always common in the Smoky Mountains of south-central Idaho, Magic Valley Regional Wildlife Biologist Sierra Robatcek said during the open house. But, thanks to the reintroduction of over 30 moose starting in 1986 between Boise and Sun Valley, populations reached ârobustâ enough levels by 2000 for Fish and Game to offer its first moose hunt in the region in 2001.