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Department of Fish and Game
Historical Summary
Analyst: Houston
In 1899, the fifth Idaho Legislature established the Fish and Game Department with a state game warden in
charge and deputy wardens in each county who were paid half of each fine for which they could get a
conviction. The total department budget was $1,500. In 1938, Idaho’s first voter initiative passed which created
the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. The seven-member commission appoints a director, holds public
hearings, establishes regulations and management controls on fish and wildlife, and approves departmental
budgets for submission to the Legislature. Today there are 567 full-time equivalent employees in the Fish and
Game Department which is organized into seven major programs and funded primarily by licenses, fees and
federal fund sources. The following mission, vision, and goals are from "The Compass", the department's
strategic plan.
Department's Mission (Section 36-103, Idaho Code): All wildlife, including all wild animals, wild birds and fish,
within the state of Idaho, is hereby declared to be the property of the state of Idaho. It shall be preserved,
protected, perpetuated, and managed. It shall only be captured or taken at such times or places, under such
conditions, or by such means, or in such manner, as will preserve, protect, and perpetuate such wildlife, and
provide for the citizens of this state and, as by law permitted to others, continued supplies of such wildlife for
hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Department's Vision: The Idaho Department of Fish and Game shall work with the citizens of Idaho in providing
abundant, diverse fish and wildlife, and ensuring a rich outdoor heritage for all generations.
Primary Goals: 1) Sustain Idaho's fish and wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. 2) Meet the
demand for fish and wildlife recreation. 3) Improve public understanding of and involvement in fish and wildlife
management. 4) Enhance the capability of the department to manage fish and wildlife and serve the public.
HJR2 of 2012 amended the Constitution of the state of Idaho to preserve the rights of the people of Idaho to
hunt, fish, and trap.
Department Description
Total App Actual Approp Request Gov Rec
OPERATING BUDGET FY 2012 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2014
BY PROGRAM
Administration 14,306,800 13,137,300 15,080,400 15,649,600 15,582,900
Enforcement 9,586,300 9,214,400 9,902,700 10,097,700 10,029,600
Fisheries 33,739,500 33,188,200 41,333,000 34,723,400 34,588,100
Wildlife 18,404,500 18,225,700 17,862,700 19,880,700 19,801,200
Communications 3,468,500 3,523,100 3,546,100 3,869,500 3,847,800
Engineering 903,700 867,000 938,000 959,000 951,400
Winter Feeding/Habitat Improv. 4,390,800 2,584,300 4,405,900 4,571,700 4,558,500
Total: 84,800,100 80,740,000 93,068,800 89,751,600 89,359,500
BY FUND CATEGORY
Dedicated 45,661,100 41,715,600 45,909,400 49,499,600 49,280,300
Federal 39,139,000 39,024,400 47,159,400 40,252,000 40,079,200
Total: 84,800,100 80,740,000 93,068,800 89,751,600 89,359,500
Percent Change: (4.8%) 15.3% (3.6%) (4.0%)
BY OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE
Personnel Costs 45,640,100 41,663,700 46,063,900 49,015,700 48,623,600
Operating Expenditures 31,667,000 30,217,600 28,732,300 33,407,600 33,407,600
Capital Outlay 6,718,200 8,590,000 17,497,800 6,553,500 6,553,500
Trustee/Benefit 774,800 268,700 774,800 774,800 774,800
Total: 84,800,100 80,740,000 93,068,800 89,751,600 89,359,500
Full-Time Positions (FTP) 567.00 568.00 567.00 567.00 567.00
FY 2014 Idaho Legislative Budget Book 4 - 11 Department of Fish and Game
Department of Fish and Game.
Here is where the funding comes from.
Agency Profile
Analyst: Houston
Sources of Funds FY 2012 Percent FY 2013 FY 2014
Expenditures of Total Appropriation Request
A1 Fish and Game Fund (Licenses) 0050-20 $ 32,051,900 39.7% $ 35,782,600 $ 36,743,000
A2 Fish and Game Fund (Federal) 0050-21 39,024,400 48.3% 47,159,400 40,252,000
A3 Fish and Game Fund (Other) 0050-22 6,908,000 8.6% 5,213,300 7,226,400
B1 1,000,400 1.2% 1,893,100 1,847,200
B2 848,600 1.1% 1,567,800 1,509,400
C 108,700 0.1% 602,900 602,900
D 790,000 1.0% 799,500 1,520,300
E 8,000 0.0% 50,200 50,400
Total $ 80,740,000 100.0% $ 93,068,800 $ 89,751,600
Every individual who has an Idaho income tax refund due may designate any portion to be deposited in the
non-game fund for support of the non-game program. Moneys from initial fees or renewal of any of three
wildlife license plates is deposited to this fund to be used for non-game programs. Also includes fees
collected from any person who is found guilty or received a withheld judgment for illegal killing, illegal
possession, or illegal waste of game animals. That money is used for processing meat that is then
distributed to charitable organizations.
Set-aside Funds (License) 0051-20
Set-aside Funds (Other) 0051-22
Expendable Big Game Depredation 0055-00
All unrestricted moneys received from the sale of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, tags, and permits,
rental income, sale of capital assets, and interest income are put into the Fish and Game Fund. In general,
these funds can be used for any fish and wildlife purpose. However, Idaho Code specifies that $2 from each
fishing license sold be used for construction, repair, or rehabilitation of state fish hatcheries, fishing lakes, or
reservoirs. Idaho law also requires that $1.50 from each resident deer and elk tag sold and $5 from each
non-resident deer and elk tag be used for the big game landowner sportsman's relations program.
There are two categories of moneys received from the federal government. 1) Federal aid is generated by a
federal excise tax on guns and ammunition (Pittman-Robertson) and fishing tackle and motor boat fuel
(Dingell-Johnson). These dollars are apportioned to the states based on land area and the number of
hunting and fishing licenses in each state. States are required to match federal aid with one dollar for each
three dollars. In FY 2012, the department received about $13.3 million in federal aid. 2) 100% federal
money is received for specific projects spelled out in a contract with the federal agency. In FY 2012, the
department received about $24.5 million in 100% federal funds. Cash balances are commingled in the Fish
and Game Fund 0050.
The department receives money from fines and forfeitures, civil penalties, and from state and local
governments and non-governmental entities for specific projects, spelled out in contracts or agreements.
These funds include mitigation funds from Idaho Power and pass-through moneys from the Office of
Species Conservation. Cash balances are commingled in fund 0050.
Certain money from the sale of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, tags and permits is restricted for
specific fish and wildlife purposes specified in Idaho law. These include $2 from each hunting license for
habitat acquisition and development, $.75 from each deer, elk, and antelope tag for winter feeding of big
game, $.75 cents from each deer, elk and antelope tag for depredation prevention, and $4 from each
salmon and steelhead permit to acquire or rehabilitate salmon and steelhead fishing access and habitat.
Only the earnings on money and property donated conditionally to the department may be spent to fulfill the
terms of certain donations or grants. The principal of the donation may not be expended.
The principal and interest of money and property donated to the department for a specific purpose.
Non-Expendable Trust Fund 0530-00
The Primary Depredation Fund and the Secondary Depredation Fund were combined for FY 2006. The
combined Expendable Big Game Depredation Fund is used to pay for crop damage (less $1,000 deductible
for first occurrence) caused by antelope, elk, deer, or moose and for livestock depredation by black bears
and mountain lions. The fund receives an annual transfer of $200,000 from the Fish and Game Fund,
retains its interest and receives the interest from the Non-Expendable Big Game Fund (0531).
Expendable Trust Fund 0524-00
FY 2014 Idaho Legislative Budget Book 4 - 13 Department of Fish and Game
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Department of Fish and Game
Historical Summary
Analyst: Houston
In 1899, the fifth Idaho Legislature established the Fish and Game Department with a state game warden in
charge and deputy wardens in each county who were paid half of each fine for which they could get a
conviction. The total department budget was $1,500. In 1938, Idaho’s first voter initiative passed which created
the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. The seven-member commission appoints a director, holds public
hearings, establishes regulations and management controls on fish and wildlife, and approves departmental
budgets for submission to the Legislature. Today there are 567 full-time equivalent employees in the Fish and
Game Department which is organized into seven major programs and funded primarily by licenses, fees and
federal fund sources. The following mission, vision, and goals are from "The Compass", the department's
strategic plan.
Department's Mission (Section 36-103, Idaho Code): All wildlife, including all wild animals, wild birds and fish,
within the state of Idaho, is hereby declared to be the property of the state of Idaho. It shall be preserved,
protected, perpetuated, and managed. It shall only be captured or taken at such times or places, under such
conditions, or by such means, or in such manner, as will preserve, protect, and perpetuate such wildlife, and
provide for the citizens of this state and, as by law permitted to others, continued supplies of such wildlife for
hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Department's Vision: The Idaho Department of Fish and Game shall work with the citizens of Idaho in providing
abundant, diverse fish and wildlife, and ensuring a rich outdoor heritage for all generations.
Primary Goals: 1) Sustain Idaho's fish and wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. 2) Meet the
demand for fish and wildlife recreation. 3) Improve public understanding of and involvement in fish and wildlife
management. 4) Enhance the capability of the department to manage fish and wildlife and serve the public.
HJR2 of 2012 amended the Constitution of the state of Idaho to preserve the rights of the people of Idaho to
hunt, fish, and trap.
Department Description
Total App Actual Approp Request Gov Rec
OPERATING BUDGET FY 2012 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2014
BY PROGRAM
Administration 14,306,800 13,137,300 15,080,400 15,649,600 15,582,900
Enforcement 9,586,300 9,214,400 9,902,700 10,097,700 10,029,600
Fisheries 33,739,500 33,188,200 41,333,000 34,723,400 34,588,100
Wildlife 18,404,500 18,225,700 17,862,700 19,880,700 19,801,200
Communications 3,468,500 3,523,100 3,546,100 3,869,500 3,847,800
Engineering 903,700 867,000 938,000 959,000 951,400
Winter Feeding/Habitat Improv. 4,390,800 2,584,300 4,405,900 4,571,700 4,558,500
Total: 84,800,100 80,740,000 93,068,800 89,751,600 89,359,500
BY FUND CATEGORY
Dedicated 45,661,100 41,715,600 45,909,400 49,499,600 49,280,300
Federal 39,139,000 39,024,400 47,159,400 40,252,000 40,079,200
Total: 84,800,100 80,740,000 93,068,800 89,751,600 89,359,500
Percent Change: (4.8%) 15.3% (3.6%) (4.0%)
BY OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE
Personnel Costs 45,640,100 41,663,700 46,063,900 49,015,700 48,623,600
Operating Expenditures 31,667,000 30,217,600 28,732,300 33,407,600 33,407,600
Capital Outlay 6,718,200 8,590,000 17,497,800 6,553,500 6,553,500
Trustee/Benefit 774,800 268,700 774,800 774,800 774,800
Total: 84,800,100 80,740,000 93,068,800 89,751,600 89,359,500
Full-Time Positions (FTP) 567.00 568.00 567.00 567.00 567.00
FY 2014 Idaho Legislative Budget Book 4 - 11 Department of Fish and Game
Department of Fish and Game.
Here is where the funding comes from.
Agency Profile
Analyst: Houston
Sources of Funds FY 2012 Percent FY 2013 FY 2014
Expenditures of Total Appropriation Request
A1 Fish and Game Fund (Licenses) 0050-20 $ 32,051,900 39.7% $ 35,782,600 $ 36,743,000
A2 Fish and Game Fund (Federal) 0050-21 39,024,400 48.3% 47,159,400 40,252,000
A3 Fish and Game Fund (Other) 0050-22 6,908,000 8.6% 5,213,300 7,226,400
B1 1,000,400 1.2% 1,893,100 1,847,200
B2 848,600 1.1% 1,567,800 1,509,400
C 108,700 0.1% 602,900 602,900
D 790,000 1.0% 799,500 1,520,300
E 8,000 0.0% 50,200 50,400
Total $ 80,740,000 100.0% $ 93,068,800 $ 89,751,600
Every individual who has an Idaho income tax refund due may designate any portion to be deposited in the
non-game fund for support of the non-game program. Moneys from initial fees or renewal of any of three
wildlife license plates is deposited to this fund to be used for non-game programs. Also includes fees
collected from any person who is found guilty or received a withheld judgment for illegal killing, illegal
possession, or illegal waste of game animals. That money is used for processing meat that is then
distributed to charitable organizations.
Set-aside Funds (License) 0051-20
Set-aside Funds (Other) 0051-22
Expendable Big Game Depredation 0055-00
All unrestricted moneys received from the sale of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, tags, and permits,
rental income, sale of capital assets, and interest income are put into the Fish and Game Fund. In general,
these funds can be used for any fish and wildlife purpose. However, Idaho Code specifies that $2 from each
fishing license sold be used for construction, repair, or rehabilitation of state fish hatcheries, fishing lakes, or
reservoirs. Idaho law also requires that $1.50 from each resident deer and elk tag sold and $5 from each
non-resident deer and elk tag be used for the big game landowner sportsman's relations program.
There are two categories of moneys received from the federal government. 1) Federal aid is generated by a
federal excise tax on guns and ammunition (Pittman-Robertson) and fishing tackle and motor boat fuel
(Dingell-Johnson). These dollars are apportioned to the states based on land area and the number of
hunting and fishing licenses in each state. States are required to match federal aid with one dollar for each
three dollars. In FY 2012, the department received about $13.3 million in federal aid. 2) 100% federal
money is received for specific projects spelled out in a contract with the federal agency. In FY 2012, the
department received about $24.5 million in 100% federal funds. Cash balances are commingled in the Fish
and Game Fund 0050.
The department receives money from fines and forfeitures, civil penalties, and from state and local
governments and non-governmental entities for specific projects, spelled out in contracts or agreements.
These funds include mitigation funds from Idaho Power and pass-through moneys from the Office of
Species Conservation. Cash balances are commingled in fund 0050.
Certain money from the sale of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, tags and permits is restricted for
specific fish and wildlife purposes specified in Idaho law. These include $2 from each hunting license for
habitat acquisition and development, $.75 from each deer, elk, and antelope tag for winter feeding of big
game, $.75 cents from each deer, elk and antelope tag for depredation prevention, and $4 from each
salmon and steelhead permit to acquire or rehabilitate salmon and steelhead fishing access and habitat.
Only the earnings on money and property donated conditionally to the department may be spent to fulfill the
terms of certain donations or grants. The principal of the donation may not be expended.
The principal and interest of money and property donated to the department for a specific purpose.
Non-Expendable Trust Fund 0530-00
The Primary Depredation Fund and the Secondary Depredation Fund were combined for FY 2006. The
combined Expendable Big Game Depredation Fund is used to pay for crop damage (less $1,000 deductible
for first occurrence) caused by antelope, elk, deer, or moose and for livestock depredation by black bears
and mountain lions. The fund receives an annual transfer of $200,000 from the Fish and Game Fund,
retains its interest and receives the interest from the Non-Expendable Big Game Fund (0531).
Expendable Trust Fund 0524-00
FY 2014 Idaho Legislative Budget Book 4 - 13 Department of Fish and Game
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