Be a Good Witness for Wildlife: Illegal Sturgeon Harvest

You're out fishing and see someone harvest a white sturgeon and place it in a cooler, what would you do in this situation? It is illegal to harvest sturgeon in Idaho; sturgeon should not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing. Know how to report this common violation and hear tips on how you can be a good witness for wildlife. VJO MM BJ/2023
Video disclaimer: The sturgeon featured in this video is a hatchery mortality, no live fish were harmed in the filming of this educational video.
Being a good witness not only helps our conservation officers investigate a case, but it ultimately increases the likelihood that a violator stealing Idaho’s wildlife resources is held accountable. Help be the eyes and ears for protecting our wildlife.
Please remember that safety should always be your priority when acting as a witness to a crime.
💻 Report a wildlife crime online: idfg.idaho.gov/tipline
📞 Call: 800-632-5999