Ask Fish and Game

Q. Why is the actual price of the moose, mountain goat and bighorn tag higher than it says in the regs? A. The rules brochure, covering 2005 and 2006, was printed before a new fee structure went into effect in July, 2005. The Idaho legislature can and usually does modify new fees proposed by Fish and Game, but it may choose to not approve a proposal at all. Trying to anticipate the final fee structure before the legislature acts is futile, but new rules brochures must be printed on schedule regardless. The department web site is exactly as the brochure appears in print. When a fee change happens, the department uses every means at its disposal to alert the public, as was the case this time. The brochure does carry a disclaimer about the possibility of fee changes.