Idaho Troopers Seize 100 Gallons Berries, Forest Rangers Brandish Ladles

Following the berry-laden standoff, stunned Idaho forest rangers found themselves explaining the legal difference between picking huckleberries and robbing a fruit truck, as searches for “Is it illegal to pick wild berries in Idaho?” and “Penalties for foraging berries” spiked. The confiscated berries were last seen marching toward the evidence locker, escorted by a parade of perplexed botanists.
Idaho authorities seized 100 gallons of wild berries, igniting searches like “Can you forage berries legally?” and “Why is huckleberry picking illegal?” Picture rangers wielding ladles as evidence bags overflowed with fruit.