Idaho Fish and Game News is now Available

The December issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers Idaho's hunter and bowhunter education program. Since the program was initiated more than 30 years ago, the average annual number of accidents and fatalities has dropped dramatically to less than six injuries and two fatalities annually from nearly 30 accidents and nine fatalities annually. Hunter education teaches more than just firearm safety, however. It also teaches new hunters about sportsmanship, hunting rules and conservation. Also included in this issue are details of the options in completing hunter education courses. And it encourages hunters to sign up early. Those who wait until the last minute may find classes filled, or that volunteer instructors are not available because they have gone on their own hunts. Fish and Game News will be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices statewide. It is also online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/news/fg_news/. Future issues will cover subjects of interest to hunters and anglers and information that they can use to plan fall hunts and weekend fishing trips. A new Fish and Game News is 1 every month, and it is free.