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Fish and Game seeks $18.2 million in mostly one‑time enhancements; details Valley Fire rehab costs
Summary
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game presented an $18.18 million enhancement request — largely one‑time — and described a supplemental need to rehabilitate the Valley Fire burn area. Agency leaders also explained fluctuations in license fund balances tied to federal grant billing.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game told the Joint Finance Committee it is seeking $18,184,900 in enhancements for fiscal year 2026, of which the agency says roughly 88% are one‑time items. Agency leaders also described a recent wildfire rehabilitation effort on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area and explained volatility in license fund balances tied to federal grant billing.
The presentation was led by Janet Jessup, budget and policy analyst for legislative services, and by Director Jim Fredericks and administration chief John Oswald for the department. Jessup reminded the committee that Fish and Game receives no general fund support; its budget is funded by dedicated revenue (hunting and fishing licenses, tags and permits) and federal grants. The department is allocated about 550 FTP and operates 19 state fish hatcheries and a statewide…
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