Surveys and Comment Opportunities

The following forms are presently open for public comment.

For general comments, please contact us.

Proposed Seasons and Limits for Clearwater River Steelhead and Fall Chinook Salmon (Open Survey)

Idaho Fish and Game would like your input on proposed changes to steelhead and fall Chinook salmon seasons in the Clearwater River basin. This is a complex and controversial issue, and we would like to understand your preference for steelhead and fall Chinook salmon seasons and limits in the Clearwater River basin for the next three years (2022-2024).

We highly recommend you review the background information by expanding each blue highlighted section below to better understand the complexity of these fisheries, and then answer the survey questions.

The deadline to submit feedback is June 16, 2021.
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Proposed Seasons and Limits for Coho Salmon in the Clearwater, Fall Chinook Salmon in the Snake and Lower Salmon Rivers, and Steelhead in the Snake River (Open Survey)

We are seeking public input on proposed seasons and limits for Coho salmon in the Clearwater basin, fall Chinook salmon in the Snake and lower Salmon rivers, and steelhead in the Snake River. Public comment on these three proposals will be used by the Commission in November as they set seasons and limits for fisheries for the next three years (2022-2024).

The deadline to submit feedback is June 16, 2021.
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Public Scoping for Idaho Wolf Seasons

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend wolf hunting and trapping opportunities and expand methods of take. The proposed changes relate to Idaho legislative action that will take effect July 1.

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Providing Effective Feedback:

  • Read and understand the information you are commenting on
  • Feel free to reach out to the agency with questions
  • Be concise but support your claims
  • Base your justification on sound reasoning, scientific evidence, and/or how you will be impacted
  • Address trade-offs and opposing views in your comment
  • There is no minimum or maximum length for an effective comment
  • The comment process is not a vote – one well supported comment is often more influential than a thousand form letters

 

Constructive Comment Considerations

A comment can express simple support or dissent for a regulatory action. However, a constructive, information-rich comment that clearly communicates and supports its claims is more likely to have an impact on regulatory decision making.

These tips are meant to help you. Constructive comments have an impact and help agency policy makers who are making regulations. (learn more at regulations.gov)