If there's any doubt the moose is legal, don't shoot. Let it go and take a better look. There are several ways to gain the experience and practice needed to cut down on illegal moose kills. The video contains a thorough discussion of what is and isn't legal and shows clips of moose in the field that realistically duplicate the difficult decisions hunters have to make. The Fish and Game offices on K-Beach Road in Soldotna loan these videos free of charge to anyone who comes by and signs one out.
Videos also are available on other types of game.
Practicing judging on mounted antlers can help prepare hunters to do it in the wild. Hunter education is another possibility and will be mandatory for any hunters under the age of 16 by 2002. Contact the Fish and Game office for course schedules. To preregister for courses in the Soldotna area, call Larry Lewis at 262-9368. For Homer classes, call Gino Del Frate at 235-8191.