“Moose hunting in December!” he said. “Tra-la, tra-la!” ...

The hope was for the moose to swim down the channel and climb out. A bull moose can weigh around 1,000 pounds (455 kilograms), so there wasn’t much chance of them being able to pull it out safely.

Idaho Fish and Game are seeking the public’s help to identify a poacher who shot a bull moose and left ... Photos show the moose carcass lying on its side in snow with antlers still attached ...

The hope was for the moose to swim down the channel and climb out. A bull moose can weigh around 1,000 pounds (455 kilograms), so there wasn’t much chance of them being able to pull it out safely.