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The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game:
POCATELLO — On June 1, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, with the assistance of the Pocatello Police Department (PPD), removed a one-year-old female moose from the Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello.
At approximately 8 a.m. Saturday morning, PPD contacted a Fish and Game Conservation Officer regarding the elk. The animal was first observed on Donrich Avenue in Pocatello before heading into the backyard of a residence on Tech Farm Road. Finally he jumped over a fence and moved toward the fairway of the golf course.
With the help of PPD, Fish and Game was able to corral the elk near some pine trees while redirecting golfers away from the area. The moose was tranquilized and loaded onto a trailer for transport to a remote location far from the city.
“During this time of year, it’s not uncommon for us to get calls like this,” says Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager Zach Lockyer. “When female moose have new calves, they throw out their yearlings, and sometimes those young moose get into strange places.”
The PPD and Fish and Game routinely work together to resolve wildlife conflicts in the city. The PPD is usually the first to receive a call from the public and the first to arrive on scene until Fish and Game personnel can arrive with the necessary equipment to effectively deal with the situation.
“The Pocatello Police Department is absolutely fantastic to work with,” says Senior Conservation Officer Tyler Peterson. “They really help us a lot in situations like this.”
Incidents like this serve as an important reminder that wildlife can appear in unexpected places. When encountering wildlife, especially this time of year when animals are on the move or have young with them, keep your distance.
If you have questions or concerns about encounters with moose or other wildlife, contact your nearest Idaho Regional Fish and Game office.
Idaho Fish and Game and the Pocatello Police Department worked collaboratively to remove a yearling female moose from the Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello on June 1. Courtesy of the Pocatello Police Department
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