Idaho Fish and Game Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST
Springhill Suites
424 East Park Center Blvd
Boise, Idaho
Video conference information
Live stream via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97619401741?pwd=bDZZT0NWbnpERkpFUWNxaXdpNVVxZz09
Passcode: 702481
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+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Committee members are participating by a combination of in-person attendance at the above physical location and video conference. This meeting is open to the public.
Due to the Governor’s Stage 4 Stay Healthy Order, dated 5/11/2021, allows for public meetings of any size with adherence to physical and sanitation requirements. Physical distancing measures reduce the meeting room’s normal attendance capacity. Individuals are encouraged to participate via Zoom.
Agenda
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. |
Convene and call to order-Fish and Game Advisory Committee Chair Soulen |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Discussion of the hunt types we offer, how they work and don’t work. |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Presentation of refuge property locations and hunts/tags offered in these areas by Don Jenkins, IDFG Staff |
| 12 p.m. | Working lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Presentation on the three strategies outlined in the IDFG document (+1) by Dan Garren, IDFG Staff A. Managed Hunts B. IBET program C. Sale of tags D. Trap and Transplant presented by Craig White IDFG Staff |
| 2 p.m. | Roundtable discussion/brainstorm additional ideas led by Dan Garren, IDFG Staff A. How the elk refuge concept “fits” with the larger Depredation Program B. Possible trends in depredations moving forward C. Ideas/strategies outside the “three strategies” discussed above |
| 3:15 p.m. | Identification of data needs, discussion of feedback from affected landowners, or need to collect information from said landowners? Need for more formal solicitation of thoughts/ideas from landowners and sportsmen? Led by Chairman Soulen |
| 3:30 p.m. | Wrap-up, next meeting Chairman Soulen |
| 4 p.m. | Adjourn |
Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting the Director’s office at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game directly at 208-334-5159 or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-2529 (TDD).