Fish and Game Seeks Comments on Big Game Proposals

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on 11 proposed big game and upland game rules. Each year the Idaho Fish and Game Commission considers proposed changes for two types of hunting rules: Seasons and limits, including size, sex, and harvestable species; and rules that include methods of take, tagging requirements, evidence-of-sex requirements, and controlled hunt eligibility requirements. These rules are officially 1 in the Idaho Administrative Code (http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/agyindex.htm) and included in hunting regulation brochures. On July 22-24, the commission will consider changes to big game and upland game rules, including changes to controlled hunts, archery and short-range equipment, bear identification, ATV rules, hides and sale of animal parts, senior turkey hunts, use of dogs, salt as bait, and reclassifying grizzly bears. Preliminary proposed changes are listed below. Public involvement is a critical component of rule making. Public comments help Fish and Game determine final proposed changes and be considered by the commissioners during their deliberations. The proposed changes are available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public/. Written comments may be mailed to: Big Game Comments, c/o Idaho Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25, Boise ID 83707. Please submit comments by July 10. Rules adopted by the commission during the July meeting would undergo review by the 2010 Legislature, and if approved, become effective in 2010.