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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game was established in 1899 by the Fifth State Legislature of the State of Idaho. The department works towards the preservation, protection and management of wildlife, including animals, birds and fish. Its areas of responsibilities include establishment and enforcement of rules and regulations governing fishing, hunting, trapping and acquisition of wildlife management areas. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game issues licenses, tags and permits. The department conducts educational programs for hunters that include classes on hunting equipment and ethics, recovery techniques, distance judging, survival, regulations and a field exercise. It also publishes Wildlife Express, a monthly newspaper for elementary and middle school students. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game undertakes special surveys and research programs for the preservation and management of endangered species.

The Department of Lands Idaho, located in Coeur D Alene, ID, is an official government agency responsible for managing and overseeing various land-related activities in Idaho. They provide leasing opportunities, land sales, and resources for forestry, fire prevention, mining, and navigable waterways. With ten supervisory area offices conveniently located across Idaho, the Department of Lands Idaho offers a wide range of services and support to individuals and businesses involved in land management, conservation, and development.Generated from the website

The Idaho Transportation Department is governed by the state of Idaho. The department manages more than five administrative districts that are responsible for the transportation planning and maintenance of highways. The department operates district offices in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Boise, Shoshone, Pocatello and Rigby in Idaho. Its transportation planning and programming division focuses on data collection and analysis. The Idaho Transportation Department also manages an aeronautics division. The department is responsible for the management of more than 5,000 miles of highways and over 1,500 bridges, as well as nearly 30 recreational and emergency airstrips. In addition, it oversees federal grants to approximately 10 rural and urban public transportation systems.