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VOLUNTEERS DO “WILDWORK” FOR FISH AND GAME

Posted on: May 04, 2007

POCATELLO – Volunteering for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game can find you assisting local biologists with everything from aiding riparian areas by building fence along the upper Portneuf River to snowmobiling into the forest to help with winter track surveys. WildWork, Fish and Game’s volunteer program in southeast Idaho, is getting out into the field to plant bitterbrush, survey pygmy rabbits, and help at check stations. For volunteers that prefer the fishier side, WildWork is clipping fins on fingerling trout, spawning steelhead and salmon at the Pahsimerio Hatchery or Adopting A Wetland at one of the many access sites. Those committed to our hunting heritage teach student hunter and bowhunter safety throughout the region.

On Saturday, May 5, at a banquet being held to honor southeast Idaho’s Fish and Game volunteers, four outstanding individuals will be recognized for their WildWork contributions:

Jim Kariger, Rockland, Reservist of the Year;
Rick Cheatum, Pocatello, Volunteer of the Year;
Lee Purser, Preston, Hunter Education Instructor of the Year;
Randy Moser, Preston, Regional Supervisors Award of Merit.

Volunteer Services and Hunter Ed Coordinator for southeast region Fish and Game, Terri Bergmeier, says, “Volunteers make contributions of time, energy and expertise on a variety of projects, many of which would not be accomplished otherwise. We appreciate all the assistance volunteers provide.”

Last year, southeast Idaho reservists and volunteers donated 5,190 hours valued at $94,615 in labor, materials and equipment. Volunteer hunter education instructors taught approximately 1,300 individuals in firearm and bow safety, ethics and hunter responsibilities.

For information on how you may become a Fish and Game volunteer, contact Terri Bergmeier at 232-4703 or 251-6510.

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