HUNTING -- Comments on proposed changes to Idaho's 2016 and 2017 upland game, turkey, furbearer, and falconry seasons are being sought through Dec. 28. 

Comments on proposals statewide can be made online. In the Idaho Panhandle Region, staff will be available to take comments at the regional office Dec. 10-23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2885 W. Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. Info:  (208) 769-1414.

Ideas already being considered include:

• Extending the fall general turkey season to Dec. 31 in Units 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA), 3, 4, 4A and 6.
• Adding a new youth-only fall controlled turkey hunt in Units 22 and 31 with 20 permits.

Online comments can be made on Idaho Fish and Game's to the public involvement web page. 

Public comments will be summarized and presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for their consideration before seasons are set in January.