Waterfowl Season Open House - Jerome

JEROME - Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2006-2007 duck and goose seasons August 2, at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Magic Valley Regional Office at 319 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park (2.5 miles north of the Flying J). The open house will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fish and Game biologists will be on hand to visit with the public to discuss the tentative 2006 season framework proposed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The proposed framework is similar to last year with a potential 107 day duck and goose season. Bag limits could also remain similar to last year where hunters could harvest seven ducks and four geese. The biggest change may include a full 107 day season for pintails and canvasback with a one bird bag limit. Scaup season dates are still uncertain. Most likely there will be a reduced bag limit and a shortened season. Tentative season days would be; - Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, for the youth hunt - Oct. 7 to Jan. 19, season for northern and eastern Idaho - Oct. 14 to Jan. 26, for southwestern Idaho The open house format allows visitors to attend anytime during the session. Using the US Fish and Wildlife Service framework and comments from sportsmen across Idaho, Fish and Game biologists will develop final waterfowl season recommendations that will be presented to the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 8. Input can also be provided over the telephone by calling 324-4359. Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by calling Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-3529 (TDD).