JEROME - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has scheduled an open house meeting for Thursday, August 12 for the public to review and provide comments on the proposed 2004-2005 waterfowl seasons. The open house will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at IDFG's Magic Valley Region Office, 868 East Main, in Jerome.
Biologist will take comment on three proposed hunting season options. A 107-day duck season (liberal season) is allowed under Federal guidelines for the upcoming season. The Department would like to know if hunters support a liberal duck season (107 days) or a moderate season (86 days).
All options include:
- 60-day season for pintails and canvasbacks. The pintail and canvasback season would start on the opening date for duck season and would run concurrent with the duck season for 60 days.
- Snipe and coot season would be the same as duck season.
- Same goose seasons as in 2003-04.
- 2 day youth hunt, September 25-26, youth ages 12-15
Liberal season option includes:
7 duck daily bag limit
- 2 mallard hens
- 1 canvasback
- 1 pintail
- 4 scaup
- 1 redhead
Both moderate seasons options include:
7 duck daily bag limit
- 5 mallards, only 2 mallard hens
- 1 canvasback
- 1 pintail
- 4 scaup
- 1 redhead
Hunt Area 1: Panhandle, Clearwater, Southeast, Upper Snake, Salmon, and part of the Magic Valley region.
Hunt Area 2: Southwest and part of the Magic Valley region.
Duck Hunt Area 1:
Option 1. Liberal season (105 days), Oct 2-Jan 14
Option 2. Moderate season (84 days), early start, Oct 2-Dec 24
Option 3. Moderate season (84 days), late start, Oct 9-Dec 31
Duck Hunt Area 2:
Option 1. Liberal season (105 days), Oct 9-Jan 21
Option 2. Moderate season (84 days), early start, Oct 9-Oct 15 and Nov 1-Jan 16
Option 3. Moderate season (84 days), late start, Oct 23-Jan 14
Those unable to attend may submit comments to the regional office, by calling 324-4359 or e-mail us at
idfg-staff@idfg.state.id.us
Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting the Magic Valley Regional office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game directly at 208-324-4359 or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-2529 (TDD).
