Idaho to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow

[Machias]

https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/fg-commission-holding-emergency-special-public-meeting-teleconference-april-4?fbclid=IwAR3KuLGwVUJ-57MubfZzmBSfX_Sx4GOQ471kgulefNM02FnpV01KCmxFbwA

[Machias]

As provided by Idaho Code Section 74-204(2), the Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold an emergency special public meeting via teleconference on April 4, 2020, beginning at approximately 9 AM MDT.

Public Attendance via Telephone: Consistent with Proclamation of the Governor dated March 18, 2020, regarding Open Meeting Law compliance, the public may listen to the conference call by dialing (408) 418-9388, and entering Access Code: 965-072-806.

There will be no opportunity for in-person attendance or public comment or questions during the meeting.

Agenda
Update on agency actions under state proclaimed state of extreme emergency for COVID-19.
 
[Action Item] Temporary rulemaking to set temporary limits on the number of nonresident license/tag/permits corresponding to the number sold to date.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Do not blame them one bit.

[Bango skank]

"to set temporary limits on the number of nonresident license/tag/permits corresponding to the number sold to date."

What do you suppose they mean by that?

[jackelope]

"to set temporary limits on the number of nonresident license/tag/permits corresponding to the number sold to date."

What do you suppose they mean by that?

I suspect they’ll cap the non resident licenses for spring bear and turkey where they’re currently at.

[Bango skank]

Thats what it sounded like to me.  Glad i got all my tags.

[meatwhack]

I think it could be for deer and elk tags also but I’m not sure if they’d do that this early or not.

[Jonathan_S]

Thats what it sounded like to me.  Glad i got all my tags.

  glad my wallet diarrhea has already taken place

[hunter399]

Stopping non residents/closing the whole season down is a big difference.Good for them by doing the right thing a letting residents hunt/fish during these times.I wish WDFW was funded by licences sales /cause I think there tone would be a lot different towards there residents.
Hopefully everybody that has already got tags will continue to hunt.

[idahohuntr]

No more purchase of NR tags, licenses, etc. until the emergency subsides.  NRs can still purchase annual license and apps for fall hunts.  Any tag/lic purchased prior to this call remain valid.

WA state and its closures were specifically cited as a big reason for ID doing this 

I'm really starting to think fall hunts could get screwed up if this virus follows typical influenza seasonal patterns.

[KFhunter]

Elk camp might be short a few guys this year 

I got mine 1st day,  bro got his a day or two later,  checking on the rest of the crew but I'm betting there's a few procrastinators this'll eliminate.   


What does suck is I only bought one wolf tag, thinking if I got one I'd buy another tag later. 

[cbond3318]

Elk camp might be short a few guys this year 

I got mine 1st day,  bro got his a day or two later,  checking on the rest of the crew but I'm betting there's a few procrastinators this'll eliminate.   


What does suck is I only bought one wolf tag, thinking if I got one I'd buy another tag later.

You can still buy your license and deer/elk tags.

[KFhunter]

Oh thanks


So this is just spring hunts affected?   I got my bear already

[cbond3318]

Oh thanks


So this is just spring hunts affected?   I got my bear already

Spring Bear, Turkey, wolf , cougar , fishing and trapping sales are suspended.

[KFhunter]

https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/idaho/ifg-temporarily-suspends-sale-of-nonresident-licenses-permits-and-tags/article_31f2a394-768c-11ea-a506-776eeeda29e8.html


residents and resident hunters, anglers, and trappers are reminded about state of Idaho guidance for outdoor recreation: follow social distancing directives of at least 6 feet, day trips are encouraged, check before heading out because many recreation sites are closed, and bring your own supplies. Outfitting and guiding are permissible with adherence to outdoor recreation guidelines.

The following is the list of nonresident items suspended from sale:

Nonresident annual and three-year combination, fishing, and trapping licenses.
Nonresident Hunting Passports.
Nonresident junior annual and three-year fishing licenses.
Nonresident annual and 3-day small game hunting licenses.
Nonresident daily (including consecutive day) fishing licenses.
Nonresident 3-day fishing licenses with salmon/steelhead permits.
Nonresident nongame hunting licenses.
Nonresident game tags for black bear, turkey, mountain lion, and gray wolf, including nonresident junior mentored and nonresident disabled American veteran tags for these species.
Nonresident permits for black bear baiting, hound hunter, salmon, and steelhead.
Nonresident falconry meet permits.
Nonresident sport dog and falconry training permits.
Nonresident fishing tournament permits (suspension of sales of resident and nonresident tournament permits was implemented by Order 20-30).
Nonresident dog field trial permits.