Commissioners Pare List of Director Applicants

Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners pared a list of nine applicants to five finalists to replace department Director Steve Huffaker who will retire at the end of the year. The commissioners announced their selections after an executive session during their meeting in Boise Tuesday, December 19. The five candidates include applicants from outside and within the department; they are: - Cal Groen-Fish and Game regional supervisor for the Clearwater Region in Lewiston. - Jim Unsworth-Fish and Game wildlife bureau chief at headquarters in Boise. - Dave Parrish-Fish and Game regional supervisor for the Magic Valley Region in Jerome. - Dr. Michael R. Dunbar-research biologist at the National Wildlife Research Center in Fort Collins, Colo. - Kevin Delaney-former director of the Division of Sport Fish for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The interim director effective January 1 will be current Deputy Director Terry Mansfield. Commissioners expect to conduct interviews about January 16, and they will announce their selection some time after that.