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Idaho Fish and Game describes grant-driven budget swing, seeks one-time funds for website, fire rehabilitation and remote connectivity
Summary
Department officials told the Joint Finance Committee their budget is driven by dedicated license revenues and federal grants, reported a temporary dip in cash balances tied to federal billing, and requested primarily one-time funds for projects including a website overhaul and fire rehabilitation of the Valley Fire footprint.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game told the Joint Finance Committee that its budget is funded entirely by dedicated and federal sources, that recent year-to-year swings reflect federal grant timing, and that the department is requesting mostly one-time appropriations for projects and equipment.
Analyst Janet Jessup said the department receives no general fund support and is funded primarily through the Fish and Game Fund, which holds license, tag and permit revenues that are often statutorily set aside for specific uses. She said the department is allocated about 550 full‑time positions and operates 19 state-run hatcheries.
Director Jim Fredericks and administration chief John Oswald answered…
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