Below is a Facebook post from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department followed by a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Wait, elk can fly???
No, they can’t, and everybody knows that. As AI becomes more and more a part of our lives, many of us can spot an obviously AI-generated image. However, it’s not always obvious what you can and can’t trust on the internet.
Search engines, such as Google, that generate AI responses to your questions have a disclaimer that the answer may not be accurate, and it’s up to you to verify anything you read. Following inaccurate information, even if you read it somewhere, can still result in tickets and other legal consequences for violations of laws and regulations.
If you’re looking for Wyoming Game and Fish information, including laws and regulations, AI tools are not your best bet in getting correct answers to your questions. Our website and regulation books are the most reliable source of information and should be trusted over any other.
AI can be useful and fun, but don’t believe everything you see, and don’t take everything at face value — especially when it comes to laws and regs that you are expected to follow.
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Are you new school, cutting edge and tech savvy? Beware, it could cost you a ticket if you’re getting your Idaho Fish and Game season dates and regulations from AI or search engine results. It’s better to be old school and check the printed Seasons and Rules booklets or check online directly from Fish and Game’s website to make sure you’re getting accurate and current information.
Fish and Game Conservation Officers are encountering people in the field who are using AI and search engines and getting incorrect information, which has led to citations. Remember, getting bad information off the Internet is no excuse for violating seasons and rules. We know how handy search engines and AI can be, but when it comes to hunting and fishing regs, go straight to the source.
(Photo credit: Wyoming Department of Game and Fish)