Ask Fish and Game

Q. How are the views of Idaho residents who oppose hunting, except for people who hunt to survive, represented on the Fish and Game Commission and in policies of the department? A. Under state law, the Fish and Game Commission is charged with responsibility to preserve, protect, perpetuate and manage "(a)ll wildlife, including all wild animals, wild birds, and fish within the state of Idaho," in a manner that will "provide for the citizens of this state and, É others, continued supplies of such wildlife for hunting, fishing and trapping." As a practical matter, most of the funds for Fish and Game Department operations come from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. Any individual, however, may express concerns and opinions to the commissioners during public comment periods at regular commission meetings. The next opportunity will be at 7 p.m. March 1, in the Trophy Room of Fish and Game Headquarters, at 600 S. Walnut in Boise.