Craig Mountain Open Houses Planned

Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the public concerning several Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area issues, including management of Redbird Canyon, forest management plan, proposed land trade, and results of the 2006 Madden Creek prescribed fire. The open houses run from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. February 26 and 27. Fish and Game personnel will be on hand to answer questions and take public comments at the Fish and Game Lewiston office, 3316 16th Street. The open house format allows visitors to attend anytime during the session. Information will be provided on: - Potential management options of the newly acquired 2,862-acre Redbird Canyon property south of Lewiston. -A forest management plan that includes timber sales, monitoring and wildlife habitat improvements for 27,000 acres of forest. - A proposed land trade with the Idaho Department of Lands to simplify boundaries and to increase the effectiveness of land management. - Results of the October 2006 Madden Creek prescribed fire to reduce risk of extreme wildfire and to improve wildlife habitat. For information on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, visit Fish and Game's Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wma/craig, or call 208-799-5010.