IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Release) – The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve a program that will give youth in foster care and one foster parent within each household free fishing licenses in 2025.
The program is a cooperative effort between Idaho Fish and Game, Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), and Idaho Sportsmen, Access & Opportunity , a hunting and fishing advocacy group that is paying for the balance of discounted fishing licenses for youth ages 18 to 20 in extended foster care and one foster parent per family.
In short, the Fish and Game Commission has the authority to discount fishing license fees, and Idaho Sportsmen, Access & Opportunity is paying the balance.
“We’re proud to support Idaho’s foster youth by making it easier for them to experience the joy of fishing,” said Fish and Game Public Information Supervisor Roger Phillips “This program is about providing connections to nature and well-being through fishing. We hope it inspires new anglers, and provides foster parents a way to pass along their fishing knowledge and appreciation for the outdoors while providing a fun family activity.”