Game Checking Stations Play An Important Role

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Officials at checking stations gather information needed to manage the state’s wildlife resources. When hunters stop at checking stations, they may be asked a variety of questions including how many deer, elk or antelope they saw and in which drainages or general locations their hunting took place.

Hunters should remember that state law requires them to stop at all game checking stations on their routes of travel to and from hunting areas.   Failure to stop at a checking station when personnel are on duty is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine.

In addition to gathering biological information, game wardens and other department personnel will check to make sure that any animals taken are properly tagged and that all other laws and regulations governing the taking of that animal were observed.

This fall, thousands of hunters will provide useful information during the annual game checks, helping FWP manage game animal populations and future hunting opportunities.