IDFG seeks comments on upland game seasons

Idaho Fish and Game is working on recommendations for furbearer and upland game hunting season rules, except sage-grouse, for 2012-13 and 2013-14.

Final recommendations will be presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission at the January 2012 meeting. All rules, except for sage-grouse, will be published in one brochure.

Some ideas that will be considered include:

• Expanding youth hunting opportunities.

• Moving upland game bird seasons to the third Saturday in September.

• Increasing the chukar/gray partridge bag limit back up to eight each.

• Increasing possession limits to three times the daily bag limit.