Mix & Mingle with Idaho Fish & Game



Students' comprehension of different writing styles are put to the test in agricultural communications 451. Guest speakers are brought to class to conduct a real-time press conference, and students ask questions and write articles about the subject manner presented. 

Featured today is a student writing example in a press release format. 


Mix & Mingle with Idaho Fish & Game Staff
March 30, 2018
by Hannah Doumit

An opportunity to get a gain a better understanding of how Fish and Game helps to manage our state’s resources with the managers themselves.


IDAHO FALLS- Biologists from Idaho Fish and Game in the Upper Snake Region office located in Idaho Falls, Idaho are very excited to invite the public to an event, “Idaho Fish and Game in the Field,” which includes a presentation on the methods they use to manage primarily our state’s wildlife resources.  The occasion will be no cost and open to the public.
The Idaho Fish and Game in the Field will take place on April 11th at the Willard Arts Center located on A Street in Idaho Falls.  Doors open at 6:00 PM for an opportunity to mix and mingle with Idaho Fish and Game staff.  Light refreshments and a cash bar will be on site.  Presentations will begin at 6:45 and last until about 8:15.  Following the presentations there will be an opportunity to ask the biologists questions.

The event will include three different presentations on topics that include “fisheries management with Dan Garren, wildlife management with Rob Caballero, and habitat management with Curtis Hendricks,” stated James Brower, Regional Volunteer Services Coordinator with the Idaho Fish and Game office located in Idaho Falls.  This juncture will consist of the three 30-45 minute presentations by the department staff, followed by an opportunity for questions from the public.
In an interview with James Brower, Regional Volunteer Services Coordinator for Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake Region, he indicated that “Fish and Game wants input from the public.”  As they manage the state’s precious resources they are also managing the resources that the public utilizes as well.  Fish and Game is hoping this opportunity will provide for a better relationship and understanding between what’s in the best interest for everyone as we share these resources.  Brower discussed how everyone has a different idea of what I do, “what my friends think I do, what my mother thinks I do, what the public thinks I do,” everyone has a different view and image of the job of Fish and Game.  What does Fish and Game actually do?  If you want to know, this is a great opportunity to find out firsthand from Fish and Game staff themselves.


Due to limited space please RSVP to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Upper Snake Region Office located in Idaho Falls at 208-525-7290.

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