BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — A new bill introduced Wednesday by the Idaho Legislature would require the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to offer a 30-day public comment period prior to setting hunting or fishing seasons or setting limits on taking fish and wildlife in the state. Sen. Dan Foreman, R-Moscow, who is sponsoring the new legislation, said the 30-day public comment period would be required any time the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopts, repeals or amends notices of proposed proclamations on season-setting proposals. “Idaho Fish and Game undertakes season-setting every other year, so a 30-day public comment period is reasonable, especially when many natural resources proposals require a 60- 90- or even 120-day public comment period,” Foreman said. “Sportsmen and hunting organizations need a reasonable amount of time to absorb, analyze and respond to season setting proposals,” Foreman added. Introducing the bill clears the way for it to return to the Senate Resources and Environment Committee for a full public hearing.