Fish and Game to host chili cook-off in Lewiston

Break out your favorite chili recipes and come join the discussion. Anyone interested in local wildlife management issues is welcome to attend the Fish and Game chili dinner cook-off meeting starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 10 at the regional fish and game office, 3316 16th street in Lewiston. Dinner meeting presentations will include: an overview of 2015 access site improvements, Spring Valley Creek monitoring project, fall fisheries salmon and steelhead fishing highlights, hunter check station data summary and more. "These meetings are designed to encourage casual conversation while also providing a chance for folks to break the cabin fever and warm up with a bowl of homemade chili," said Clearwater Regional Supervisor Jerome Hansen. Participants are encouraged, but not required to bring a pot of chili, soup or stew to add to the competition. Attendees will have a chance to vote on their favorite recipe. Dinner will be served free of charge on a first come-first serve basis. Contact the regional office at 208-799-5010 for more information.