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Fish and Game outlines $18.2 million enhancement request, website overhaul and Valley Fire rehab needs
Summary
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game told the Joint Finance Committee it is requesting $18,184,900 in fiscal 2026 enhancements (about 88% one-time), plans a website overhaul that may total about $1.3 million, and seeks funds for immediate Valley Fire rehabilitation after about 9,900 acres burned.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game told the Joint Finance Committee that its fiscal 2026 enhancement request totals $18,184,900, about 88% of which the agency described as one‑time, and that it needs immediate funding for post‑fire rehabilitation in the Valley Fire area.
Director Jim Fredericks said the department — which receives no general fund appropriations and is funded by dedicated license and federal funds — is seeking one‑time capital and replacement funding and is aligning appropriations to available federal grants. Janet Jessup, Legislative Services budget analyst, said the department's 2026 request is dominated by one‑time items related to fisheries and facilities.
On a question about apparent swings in license‑fund…
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