Comment on Fishing Rules: Salmon

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants public opinions on proposed fishing rule changes for the 2008-2009 seasons. The Salmon Regional office will host an open house from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 19. While there are no rule changes proposed in the Salmon Region, statewide rule changes and a number of regional changes have been proposed. Statewide proposals include changes in the legal sizes of crayfish traps, seines, and cast nets; changes in sturgeon fishing equipment requirements, and new restrictions on the use of live bait. The proposed rules include a change in the general bass limit north of the Salmon River to six bass any size and creates a year-round season. Summaries of statewide and regional proposed changes and an angler survey are available on-line at Fish and Game's website, http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public/. Anglers not able to attend the open house are encouraged to stop by the Salmon Regional Office at 99 Highway 93 North or to send comments to IDFG, P.O. Box 1336, Salmon, Idaho 83467. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Fish and Game office at 756-2271 or the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-2529 (TDD) to request meeting accommodations.