F&G Commission to Consider Rule Changes

Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners would consider any changes to nonbiological big game rules during the July 23-25 meeting. Nonbiological rules include equipment restrictions, controlled hunt application and eligibility requirements, possession requirements and motorized vehicle use restrictions. They do not include seasons, bag limits, size limits, sex restrictions, or species restrictions. In the past, most big game nonbiological rule changes have been made in January. But a moratorium for state agencies prohibits rule changes from mid-November through the following legislative session. Fish and Game officials are considering whether to propose rule changes. Any statewide proposed rule changes would be posted on the Fish and Game Website for public comment. Other items on the agenda for the commissioners' meeting in Coeur d'Alene July 23-25 include sage-grouse seasons, release of bighorn sheep tags for auction and lottery, expenditure of Animal Damage Control funds, legislative proposals and migratory game birds discussions.