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Fish and Game asks for one‑time projects, restoration funding after Valley Fire and website overhaul
Summary
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game told the Joint Finance Committee on Oct. 24 that its 2026 request emphasizes one‑time projects and restoration work, including rehabilitation after the Valley Fire, hatchery maintenance and a website redesign.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game told the Joint Finance Corporation Committee on Oct. 24 that its 2026 request emphasizes one‑time projects and restoration work, including rehabilitation after the Valley Fire, replacement and maintenance at hatcheries and an expected website redesign. The agency also explained a dip in license fund cash between fiscal years 2023 and 2024 was driven by federal grant billing timing and deliberate one‑time uses of reserves.
Janet Jessup, legislative services analyst, said Fish and Game does not receive general fund support and relies on dedicated license and permit revenues, plus federal grants. The department said it operates 19 state hatcheries and that personnel costs typically make up about half its expenditures. Director Jim Fredericks and administration bureau chief John Oswald answered committee questions about cash balances, the website overhaul and Valley Fire rehabilitation.
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