Fish and Game Seeks Comments on Proposed Fishing Seasons and Rule Changes for 2016-2018

The Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public feedback on proposed fishing seasons and rule changes for 2016-2018. Idaho fishing seasons and rules are developed for approval by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission every three years. Fish and Game has proposed a host of changes based on new information from biologists, and from public meetings and angler opinion surveys conducted earlier this spring. Anglers are invited to provide their opinions about the proposed changes by visiting Fish and Game's website at: https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/public-involvement. All comments will be accepted through midnight August 31, 2015. "There are fishing seasons and rule changes proposed for every region of the state," Sport Fishing Coordinator Martin Koenig said. "Some proposals would increase limits and seasons, while some would be more restrictive. Other changes would help simplify complex rules on places like the Henrys Fork." Fish and Game will consider all opinions and comments before crafting final recommendations that will be submitted to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at their November meeting. In addition to the website survey, anglers may provide their comments by e-mail to: idfg-staff@idfg.idaho.gov; or by mail to 2016-2018 Fish Season and Rule Comments, c/o Idaho Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25, Boise ID 83707. Idaho Fish and Game will also host open houses and public meetings across the state where anglers can speak directly with local biologists. Public meetings will be held at the following locations: - Coeur d' Alene - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, Panhandle Region Fish and Game Office, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave. - Lewiston - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, Clearwater Region Fish and Game Office, 3316 16th Street. - Nampa - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, 25, Southwest Region Fish and Game Office, 3101 S. Powerline Rd - McCall - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, June 29, McCall Fish and Game Office, 555 Deinhard Lane - Jerome - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, Magic Valley Region Fish and Game Office, 324 South 417 East - Suite 1 - Pocatello - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, Southeast Region Fish and Game Office, 1345 Barton Road - Idaho Falls - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, Upper Snake Region Office, Fish and Game Office, 4279 Commerce Circle - Salmon - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, Salmon Region Office, 99 Hwy. 93 North Copies of the proposed seasons and rule changes are also available at all Idaho Fish and Game regional offices and at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise. Angler opinions are crucial in helping Idaho Fish and Game manage fisheries statewide and fisheries biologists look forward to hearing from you.