03-23-2010, 11:12 AM
IDAHO FALLS - The Idaho Department of Fish & Game will hold meetings across the Upper Snake Region over the next few weeks to discuss potential fishing rule changes. It's all part of the process for setting the 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. After a first round of meetings to hear what the public has to say, the Department will develop a set of proposals to present for comment. Meetings are planned for Idaho Falls, Mackay, Driggs, and Island Park.
According to Regional Fisheries Manager Dan Garren, "During the scoping phase is when we want to hear ideas on potential rule changes from anglers, as well as share our ideas about what changes we are looking at considering. The main point of these meetings is to solicit ideas from the public on how we can do things better. We want comments to focus on outcomes, as opposed to specific regulations" says Garren.
Among some of the ideas that will be presented to the public is a draft version of a new, easier to use regulations format. With the goal of simplification in mind, Garren says, "The biggest change will be moving from a rivers and streams default season of May to November to a new season of open all year and managed through exceptions to close waters when necessary.
The public is encouraged to attend a meeting and make comments about potential proposals or other fishing related topics. Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting Dan Garren at the Idaho Department of Fish & Game at 525-7290 or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-3529 (TDD). Comments can also be sent via E-mail to dan.garren@idfg.idaho.gov. Deadline for comments is 5:00 P.M. on April 15, 2010.
ALL MEETINGS START AT 7:00 P.M.
Wed., March 24 Idaho Falls IDFG Regional Office
Thurs., March 25 Mackay Mackay High School
Tues., March 30 Driggs Teton County Courthouse
Wed., April 1 Island Park Ponds Lodge
Media Contact
Gregg Losinski (208) 390-0635
According to Regional Fisheries Manager Dan Garren, "During the scoping phase is when we want to hear ideas on potential rule changes from anglers, as well as share our ideas about what changes we are looking at considering. The main point of these meetings is to solicit ideas from the public on how we can do things better. We want comments to focus on outcomes, as opposed to specific regulations" says Garren.
Among some of the ideas that will be presented to the public is a draft version of a new, easier to use regulations format. With the goal of simplification in mind, Garren says, "The biggest change will be moving from a rivers and streams default season of May to November to a new season of open all year and managed through exceptions to close waters when necessary.
The public is encouraged to attend a meeting and make comments about potential proposals or other fishing related topics. Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting Dan Garren at the Idaho Department of Fish & Game at 525-7290 or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-3529 (TDD). Comments can also be sent via E-mail to dan.garren@idfg.idaho.gov. Deadline for comments is 5:00 P.M. on April 15, 2010.
ALL MEETINGS START AT 7:00 P.M.
Wed., March 24 Idaho Falls IDFG Regional Office
Thurs., March 25 Mackay Mackay High School
Tues., March 30 Driggs Teton County Courthouse
Wed., April 1 Island Park Ponds Lodge
Media Contact
Gregg Losinski (208) 390-0635