I used to live in Colorado where hikers, campers, wildlife watchers and many other non-anglers purchased fishing licenses just for the search and rescue insurance included with the license. It boosted license revenues but didn't increase s&r costs by much.
Answer:
Idaho Fish and Game doesn't provide search and rescue insurance as part of hunting and fishing licenses.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 10:22 AM MDT