Ask Fish and Game

Q. Why do trophy hunt tags cost more than is listed in the rule book? A. The 2005?2006 rule book was 1 before the 2005 season, and fees went up in July 2005. Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat tags cost $174.50 for Idaho residents. The non-resident cost is $1,759.50. The price includes a $7.75 controlled hunt permit fee, but it doesn't include the nonrefundable $6.25 application fee. Tag and permit fees must be submitted at the time of application. Hunters also must buy a valid Idaho hunting license. The application period runs from April 1 through 30. Applications may be made by telephone, at 1(800) 554-8685; from the G-Tech link on the Internet at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/ch/; at Fish and Game offices; and at license vendors.