Fish and Game sets up checkpoints for hunters

With hunting season just around the corner, Idaho Fish and Game would like to remind hunters of their weekend checkpoints.

“There are two types of check stations that hunters could encounter when they are out in the field,” said Gregg Losinski of Idaho Fish and Game. “One is our enforcement check stations which are usually on small roads. At those check stations, everyone will be asked if they’ve been hunting, and if they have, there will be further questions.”

The second kind of checkpoint will be more common on the major interstates and highways. “You may see a sign that says ‘check station ahead, hunters and anglers please stop,'” said Losinski. “Whether you’re successful or not, all hunters and anglers are required to stop.

For hunters who choose to leave Idaho and come back with game, Fish and Game asks that they stop anyway to avoid confusion and save time. “Anytime we see something that goes by that doesn’t look right, we do have the legal authority to pull you over, and we will,” said Losinski. “We just need people to stop and prove where they shot their game.”

Idaho Fish and Game says the primary reason why they ask hunters to stop is to see the health of the game populations and gauge how the hunting season is progressing.