Game-Bird Survey

Federal migratory game-bird hunters in Idaho will be asked to provide information on the birds they hunt this season.

Idaho will take part in a national survey coordinated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide better information on migratory bird populations.

Several states began the program in 1992. Washington is not scheduled to participate until 1998.

When Idaho hunters buy their state migratory bird stamp, they will be charged an extra $1.50 to cover the cost of the survey and dealer expenses, officials said.

, DataTimes