Idaho's Poaching hotline now goes through ISP

| February 19, 2017 12:00 AM

Calls to 1-800-632-5999

will go to ISP, information forwarded to IDFG

COEUR d’ALENE — Callers to Idaho’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline should not be alarmed when Idaho State Police answers the phone.

Due to changes in a contractor used for the hotline, ISP is now fielding hotline calls from people reporting suspected fish and wildlife crimes. The information is quickly forwarded to Fish and Game enforcement officers for investigation.

Callers to the hotline (1-800-632-5999) can report wildlife law violations anonymously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cash rewards are available to callers who provide information leading to the citation of suspected wildlife law violators. Reports can also be made online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/poacher.

“The poaching hotline number is only for reporting fish and wildlife crimes,” said Chris Wright, Fish and Game assistant enforcement bureau chief. “For general questions and non-violation calls, we ask the public to call their nearest Fish and Game regional office.”

Citizens Against Poaching is a private organization funded by citizens established to promote the ethical use of wildlife resources.