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Elk Poached Near Thorn Creek Reservoir
Idaho Department of Fish & Game officers are investigating a spike elk that was shot and left near Thorn Creek Reservoir. No attempt was made to salvage meat or antlers. This incident occurred on or before Sept. 15, before the any weapon season had opened. Thorn Creek Reservoir is located half way between Gooding and Fairfield, about 3 miles east of Highway 46. People with information, leading to a conviction on these or other crimes are also eligible for a reward through Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) and callers can remain anonymous for both rewards. People can either contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 twenty four hours a day, or call the Fish and Game Regional Office at 208-324-4359.
Legally Recover Roadkill
As temperatures cool, people driving the highways of Idaho are encountering more collisions with wild game. So if you see an animal that has been killed by a car, can you take it home? The answer is yes, but there are some guidelines to follow · Before you claim any roadkill for salvage, consider the safety of yourself and fellow travelers. Always abide by traffic and safety laws. · Did you find or accidentally strike and kill an animal legal for salvage? Pick it up. · You have 24 hours to notify Fish and Game, and 72 hours to obtain a salvage permit. · You may report roadkill online at fishandgame.idaho.gov or phone our offices
to report. If calling after hours it’s important to leave your full name, phone number, address and location of the salvage so a permit may be mailed. If self-reporting a printable permit will be generated. · Salvage permits are free. · Persons salvaging and consuming this meat do so at their own risk. You are allowed to recover upland birds and game animals, big game, furbearers and predators that are legal to hunt or trap. You may also salvage non-game wildlife that are unprotected. You may not recover protected wildlife and other species that are not legal to hunt or trap. For a list of species you can recover, goto: fishandgame.idaho.gov
September 27th ~ Benefit Dinner for Caden Braun
This Saturday, a benefit dinner will be held at the Gooding Basque Center starting at 4 p.m. The dinner is pig/lamb with rice, beans, salad & rolls. Dinner will be followed by a Benefit Auction which will include donated items from local businesses and individuals.
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September 24
,2014
Volume 38 ~ Number 39 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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Thousand Springs Festival
The 2014 Thousand Springs Festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday, September 27th & 28th, starting at 10 a.m. each day. For the last 20 years, this event has been held on Ritter Island, but in 2013 the festival was moved to the Malad Gorge State Park, just off Interstate 84 between Wendell and Bliss (Exit 147). Besides the breathtaking scenery of the location, the large shady park offers easy access for festival goers. Approximately 70 artisan booths will line the park, with exciting new work coming in from out of state as well as many old favorites. A number of interesting history and information booths along with artisan demonstrators will have something of interest for everyone! As in years past, the festival will have live entertainment from around the region alone with a tasty variety of food and beverages. Admission is $6 adults, $5 Seniors (62 plus), $3 kids (5-12), and Toddlers & Infants are Free.