Apply for Bear, Turkey Hunts Before February 15

The application period for spring controlled hunts for black bear and wild turkey ends February 15. Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game license vendor or office, over the phone at 1-800-554-8685 or on the internet on the Fish and Game website, www2.state.id.us/fishgame. Application blanks can be downloaded and printed from the Fish and Game web site, filled in and mailed to IDFG, Licensing Section, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707. The application fee is $6.50 per person, and all applicants must have a valid hunting license in order to apply. The charge for processing phone-in or internet applications is three percent of the transaction plus $3.50. The spring bear controlled hunt information for 2004 spring seasons is found in the 2003 big game rules booklet, still available statewide. Controlled hunt application worksheets are included in the rules booklets. Turkey booklets are also available at vendors and Fish and Game offices. Both are available on the Fish and Game website.