Fish and Game Seeks Input on Fishing the South Fork, Early Goose and Sandhill Crane Seasons

The heat of summer can make it tough to get up and moving, but the biologists with the Upper Snake Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are hoping that things cool done enough on July 9th so that hunters and anglers will come out and get involved in discussions about future management of fishing on the South Fork of the Snake River and early Canada goose and sandhill cranes seasons in the region. The fisheries meeting will take place at the Lodge at Palisades Creek in Swan Valley and the goose meeting will be held at Fish and Game's regional office in Idaho Falls. The fish meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and the goose meeting runs from noon until 6:30 p.m. According to Regional Wildlife Manager Curtis Hendricks, "The Wildlife Bureau from the Upper Snake Region will be holding an open house comment opportunity for the public to come and discuss any questions, concerns, or other matters related to early goose and crane seasons in the Upper Snake." While biologists are glad to meet face to face, public comments either over the phone, email, or walk-in comments throughout the comment period that ends on July 22, 2015. Goose comments can be directed to Curtis Hendricks at 208-525-7290 or curtis.hendricks@idfg.idaho.gov. According to Regional Fishery Manager Dan Garren, "Biologists will be presenting current information on population status and trends in the South Fork as well as the management program for the river and the challenges commonly faced when implementing management direction." There will be time for questions and answers following the program. Those unable to attend can contact Dan Garren at 208-525-7290 or dan.garren@idfg.idaho.gov. Information and a survey relating to the presentation can accessed at http://tinyurl.com/USmeetings, comment period for changes ends on August 31, 2015. Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting Gregg Losinski at Fish and Game at 525-7290 or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-3529 (TDD).