F&G Seeks Comments on Big Game Seasons

Idaho Fish and Game plans several open house meetings around the state to discuss 2014 big game seasons and rules. A complete list of statewide deer, elk, pronghorn, wolf, black bear and mountain lion hunt proposals and a way to submit comments online will be available on the Fish and Game website after February 17. Open house meetings currently scheduled include: Panhandle Region: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (PST) - February 27: Best Western, 506 W. Appleway Ave. Coeur d' Alene Clearwater Region: 5 to 7 p.m. (PST) - February 18: IDFG Clearwater Region Office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston - February 19: Senior Center, 108 N. State St., Grangeville - February 20: Latah County Fairgrounds, 1021 Harold Street, Moscow - February 25: IDFG Clearwater Hatchery, 118 Hatchery Roe Drive, Orofino Southwest Region McCall: 4 to 7 p.m. (MST) - February 25: IDFG Office, 555 Deinhard Lane, McCall Southwest Region Nampa: 6 to 8 p.m. (MST) - February 28: Idaho Sportsman's Show, Expo Idaho Building, Idaho State Fair Grounds Magic Valley Region: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (MST) - February 24: Community Campus, Rooms 301 and 302, 1050 Fox Acres Rd., Hailey - February 25: Burley Inn, Minidoka Room 2, 800 North Overland Ave, Burley - February 26: IDFG Magic Valley Region Office, 324 South 417 East, Jerome Southeast Region: All meetings start at 6:30 pm (MST) - February 19: City Hall, Council Chambers, 157 North Broadway, Blackfoot - February 20: IDFG Southeast Region Office, 1345 Barton Road, Pocatello - February 24: Senior Citizens Center, 26 North Main Street, Malad - February 25: Larsen-Sant Library, 109 South 1st East, Preston - February 26: Senior Center, 60 South Main Street, Soda Springs - February 27: Bear Lake Senior Center, 115 South 4th Street, Montpelier Upper Snake Region: All meetings start at 7 p.m. (MST) - February 25: Mackay Jr. & Sr. High School Library, 400 East Spruce Street, Mackay - February 26: IDFG Upper Snake Region Office, 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls - February 27: Madison Middle School Library, 575 West 7th South, Rexburg Salmon Region: 4 to 7 p.m. (MST) - February 25: IDFG Salmon Region Office, 99 Highway 93 North, Salmon - February 26: Challis Community Event Center, 411 Clinic Road, Challis Public comments on the proposals are considered an essential part of the season setting process. All comments received will be summarized and presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at the March 19-21 meeting when big game seasons are set. Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting their local Fish and Game office or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-368-6185 TDD).