Hunter Comments Sought on Trophy Rules, Technology

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2007-2008 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and several potential changes to hunting equipment restrictions. Comments may also be submitted to Fish and Game on the Internet or by phone by December 29. Proposed changes to trophy species rules include changing the definition of a legal ram to "any-ram" instead of the three-quarter curl requirement. Other changes include regional adjustments in bighorn sheep, mountain goat and moose seasons. Potential changes to equipment restrictions include: ¥ Centerfire: Maximum caliber restrictions and use of electronic devices, such as lighted reticles in rifle scopes. ¥ Archery: Bow let-off, minimum arrow weight and length restrictions. ¥ Muzzleloader: Definition of traditional muzzleloader, caliber and projectile requirements. A list of trophy season proposals and a hunting equipment survey are available on Fish and Game's Website: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov, or by calling Fish and Game regional offices. All comments will be summarized and presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for review before setting the final regulations during the commission meeting January 10-12 at headquarters in Boise.