IDFG sets new big game season, pending feedback

by CONNOR LIESS/Contributing Writer
| February 2, 2023 1:00 AM

Idaho Fish and Game will be setting new big game seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, wolf and mountain lion, and gathering public input on proposals beginning Feb. 8.

Hunters can easily check out the proposals on the big game season setting webpage. Proposals are expected to be posted midweek during the first week of February, and the comment period will run through Feb. 22 at idfg.idaho.gov/comment.

Big game seasons will be finalized by the Fish and Game Commission during its March 16 meeting in Boise. The application period for big game controlled hunts runs May 1 through June 5.

The public comment process will also include meetings and open houses hosted at Fish and Game’s regional offices at the time and dates listed below:

Ponderay | 5-7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way

Coeur d’Alene | 5-7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the IDFG Regional Office, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave.

Kellogg | 5-7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Kellogg Fire House, 911 Bunker Ave.

St. Maries | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Elks Lodge, 628 Main Ave.

Connor Liess is a public information specialist for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.