Fish and Game Seeks Input from Hunters

Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2014 big game seasons. Interested individuals can visit with department personnel concerning the proposed season changes and provide their written comments by attending any of four open house meetings. Each meeting is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the following locations: - Lewiston; IDFG Regional Office, 3316 16th St., Tuesday, February 18, - Grangeville; Senior Citizens Center 108 N. State St., Wednesday, February 19. - Moscow; Latah County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 1021 Harold St., Thursday, February 20. - Orofino; IDFG Clearwater Hatchery, NW of bridge in Ahsahka, 118 Hatchery Roe Dr. , Tuesday, February 25. Comments collected will be presented to the Fish and Game Commission prior to their March meeting, where final action will be taken. A list of proposed changes will be available for viewing on the Idaho Fish and Game website http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/. Grangeville-area bobcat hunters and trappers can meet the mandatory bobcat tagging requirement by presenting their pelts at the Grangeville meeting. All carcasses and pelts must be thawed out prior to tagging. A fee of $2.00 will be charged for each pelt, and an additional $1.75 vendor fee will be charged to each license holder.