Renew Licenses Before 2002 Hunting, Fishing

Hunters and anglers need new 2002 Idaho hunting and fishing licenses before taking to field or stream in the new year. Waterfowl hunters must have a new Idaho license but their federal "duck" stamp remains valid through the end of the season January 20 (January 18 in the Fort Hall area). Steelheaders need a new tag as well as a license. The spring steelhead season starts January 1. Steelhead limits for the spring season have been raised to three per day, nine in possession andÑwith the purchase of a second tagÑ40 for the season. The record return of hatchery reared steelhead occasioned the increase in limits. No increases in license, tag or permits fees are anticipated for 2002. Most hunting seasons ended December 31 but the cottontail rabbit season continues through the end of February and the snowshoe hare season through March 31. A hunting license is required when shooting predators and other nongame unprotected species.