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Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting covered several regulatory and administrative items. Key topics included the adoption of proposed rules regarding electronic tagging for certain game birds and revisions to chronic wasting disease management restrictions, specifically focusing on management zones and carcass movement. Additionally, the Bureau Chief of Administration presented the fiscal year 2028 budget proposal, which included funding for the Winchester Dam repair, replacement of fleet and equipment, storage building construction at the regional office, and fish habitat restoration projects.
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The meeting focused on establishing summer Chinook Salmon seasons, including delegating authority to the Director for in-season adjustments based on harvest data. The Commission also adopted Chinook Salmon seasons specifically for the Lochsa and Upper Salmon rivers. Additionally, staff recommendations for duck and goose waterfowl zone configurations were adopted for the upcoming hunting seasons.
May 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting focused on several key topics, including a review of public comments regarding landowner permission hunt season adjustments and wolf board funding. The Commission authorized funding allocations for the Animal Damage Control Board, specifically for predatory wildlife control, black bear and mountain lion depredation control, and the management of piscivorous birds. Additionally, the Commission directed funding for the Wolf Depredation Control Board to support ungulate protection and livestock depredation control, with significant discussion on the efficacy and evaluation of current wolf management and reimbursement programs. The session also included a historical overview and status update on the public shooting range grant program.
May 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission addressed various wildlife management and administrative topics. Key actions included approving funding directives for predatory wildlife and wolf depredation control, authorizing shooting range grants, establishing migratory game bird seasons, and approving the acquisition of the Helmick Ranch Conservation Easement. The Commission also made adjustments to Landowner Permission Hunt seasons, received updates on white-nose syndrome and fishery management programs, held elections for Commission leadership, and conducted an executive session regarding property acquisition and litigation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
