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| IDFG September meetings set on fish rule changes |
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public review and comment on proposed rule changes affecting fisheries and fishing opportunities in Idaho. Those proposed rules that are adopted would take effect Jan. 1, 2011.
At one of four public meetings, IDFG fisheries biologists will present the different rule proposals for the Clearwater Region. Each meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.:
à Grangeville: Sept. 20, Super 8 Motel;
à Kooskia: Sept. 22, Kooskia Community Center;
à Orofino: Sept. 13, IDFG Clearwater Hatchery;
à Lewiston: Sept. 23, Idaho Fish and Game Office.
Many of the rule changes being proposed would simplify and clarify the current fishing rules and increase fishing opportunity for Idaho's anglers. Some of the proposals for the Clearwater Region include the following: limit and season changes on some of the Clearwater Regions rivers and streams, bait restrictions during the Clearwater River catch-and-release steelhead season, changing barbless hook restrictions on the Clearwater River, restricting use of treble or double pointed hooks on the South Fork Clearwater River, and extending fishing opportunities on Dworshak Reservoir.
Details regarding the proposed fishing rule changes can be found online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/fishsurvey/public/ or by contacting fishery biologists at the Clearwater regional office in Lewiston, 799-5010.
Anglers who would like to provide comments can do so at the meetings or as follows:
à Contact Joe DuPont, fisheries manager for Fish and Game's Clearwater region at 799-5010; or by e-mail: joe.dupont@idfg.idaho.gov;
à Online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/fishsurvey/public/;
Comments regarding the proposed rule changes will be accepted until Sept. 28. Based on the comments provided by the public, the Fishery Bureau will submit proposed rules to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for their approval in November before becoming effective on Jan. 1, 2011.
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