The Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for December 10

Members of the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) will meet on December 10 at 6 p.m. to assist Idaho Fish and Game in assessing winter conditions and observations related to big game animals (movement, depredation, road activity, body). conditions, mortality) in the southeast region.

The committee is made up of five area citizens whose input helps inform Fish and Game’s winter feeding decisions.

Committee members meet several times each winter to monitor local weather, wildlife distribution and landscape conditions. Committee members also serve as sounding boards for citizens in their communities and communicate regularly with Fish and Game staff.

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in person or drop by. Please note, however, that meeting rules do not allow the public to comment or ask questions during the meeting. The public is welcome to submit comments to WFAC members or the Idaho Fish and Game at any time prior to convening a meeting.

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WFAC meeting details and agenda for December 10, 2024

6:00 p.m

Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region Office, 1345 Barton Road, Pocatello, ID

Dial-in number: 208-236-1280

Agenda:

• Welcome (Jennifer Jackson, IDFG)

  Please note that all members of the public who have registered are welcome to listen to WFAC discussions and official business. However, the public is not permitted to contribute or ask questions at any time while This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the rules governing the official business of WFAC. However, members of the public may also ask questions or provide comments outside of a WFAC meeting via telephone call, email or text message to both Fish and Game staff and committee members.

  As a friendly reminder, WFAC members and IDFG staff are asked to identify themselves before speaking.

• David Priestley, Chairman of WFAC

  Welcome. Are you calling for new agenda items?

  Announcement of this year’s committee members and the areas they represent.

• Dan Garren, IDFG regional director, explains the purpose of the WFAC committee and the guidelines and decision-making process for winter emergency feeding.
• IDFG staff are sharing data and information about deer/elk moving in this winter: winter conditions in general compared to this time last year, body condition of the animals, predator issues, efforts to address conflicts so far this fall and winter, etc.
• Regional summary (reports, observations, issues, concerns, comments, etc.) from each committee member and participating staff.
• Other items? Issue? Questions?
• Discussion of possible action points.
• Plan the next meeting.
• Adjourn.