F&G Commission awards $100K to groups for conservation and recreation projects

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently awarded $100,000 to help support projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitat, populations or benefit recreational opportunities associated with hunting, fishing, trapping and other wildlife recreation.

Grants went to the following organizations throughout the state:

Panhandle Region

Idaho Trails Association 

Award: $5,000

Project: Support backcountry trails maintenance in Units 7 and 9 to facilitate hunter access.

Kootenai Valley Sportsmen

Award: $2,500

Project: Support a youth pheasant hunting clinic at Boundary-Smith Creek WMA in Boundary County in cooperation with First Hunt Foundation.

First Hunt Foundation

Award: $2,500

Project: Support a youth pheasant hunting clinic at Boundary-Smith Creek WMA in Boundary County in cooperation with Kootenai Valley Sportsmen.