Surveys and Comment Opportunities

The following forms are presently open for public comment.

For general comments, please contact us.

2018 Sage-Grouse Season Scoping Proposal

Opportunity for public comment: July 13 - August 6, 2018.

2018 sage-grouse lek data indicate that most populations could be hunted at the “Restrictive” level, as defined in the 2006 Conservation Plan for the Greater Sage-grouse in Idaho. To read the plan please visit https://idfg.idaho.gov/wildlife/sage-grouse (opens in a new window).

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2018 Red Squirrel Season Scoping Proposal

Opportunity for public comment: July 13 - August 6, 2018.
The Commission reclassified red squirrels to an Upland Game animal at their August 2017 meeting.
 
This reclassification was formalized by the Legislature during the 2018 legislative session.
 
Red squirrels are widespread and abundant, and considered upland game animals in many states. The Department proposes a red squirrel season, concurrent with rabbit and hare seasons, as follows:
 
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Providing Effective Feedback:

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  • 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 comments have an impact and help agency policy makers who are making regulations. (learn more at regulations.gov)