Identifying species

Identifying species

David Sparks Ph.D.
David Sparks Ph.D.
Know your species before heading into the mountains this fall.

It may seem easy, but correctly identifying your target species can be a challenge at times

Is that a mule deer or a white-tailed deer? A moose or an elk? A black bear or a grizzly bear? These are questions asked and thoughts pondered by many a sportsman each hunting season.

While it may seem like an easy task, correctly identifying your target species can be challenging at times. Weather conditions, distance from the animal and misleading appearances can be factors that complicate the task.

Freshen up your identification skills by reviewing characteristics of a few species in Idaho that are commonly misidentified.

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