Applications Sought for Fish and Game Commission Positions

Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is accepting applications to replace two outgoing Idaho Fish and Game commissioners whose terms expire June 30. Commissioners Gary Power from the Salmon Region and Wayne Wright from the Magic Valley Region have both served two four-year terms - the term limit for Fish and Game commissioners. To be appointed, a successful candidate must be a resident of the Salmon or the Magic Valley region, and be well informed and interested in wildlife conservation and restoration. Fish and Game commissioners are appointed by the governor for staggered four year terms - no more than four may be from the same political party. Each commissioner must be confirmed by the Idaho State Senate. To download the application click on the following link: http://gov.idaho.gov/pdf/ApplicationForAppointment.pdf. Anyone interested should fill out the application and e-mail it to ann.beebe@gov.idaho.gov. Or they may mail it to the address at the top of the form or FAX it to 208-334-3454, attention Ann Beebe. Don't forget to include a brief resume. Applications must be received or postmarked by May 18. The seven Fish and Game commissioners each represents a different region of the state. The commission is responsible for administering the fish and game policy of Idaho. By law, commissioners must meet in January, April, July and October of each year. In recent years the complexity of wildlife and fisheries management has made special sessions necessary in addition to the quarterly meetings. Major duties and responsibilities of the commission are to supervise the Department of Fish and Game; establish regulations and other needed controls on fishing, hunting, trapping and management of wildlife in line with the state's wildlife policy; approve department budgets for submission to the legislature; conduct public hearings and make decisions on the management of the state's wildlife.