Idaho Fish and Game Commission Members

Tony McDermott, of Sagle, is the commissioner representing the Panhandle Region.

Tony is a semi-retired real estate broker who has been living in Sagle since 2000. McDermott received his master's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University. He is a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club. He is also a member of the Idaho Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife.

"I've been an avid outdoorsman all my life" McDermott said "I'm interested in wildlife, interested in outdoor issues, and I'm looking forward to learning and contributing to make things better."

McDermott served in the military for 28 years. His career included two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Most recently he was chairman of the Military Science Department at the University of Montana in Missoula.

Panhandle Region Office
2885 W. Kathleen Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-1414
Regional Supervisor: Chip Corsi

Fred Trevey, of Lewiston, is the commissioner representing the Clearwater Region.

Fred Trevey has been a natural resource management consultant in Lewiston since 1999. Before that, he served as supervisor of the Clearwater National Forest from 1988 to 1991, and of the Coconino National Forest from 1991 to 1998. He holds a bachelors degree in forestry and wildlife management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 32 years of professional experience in natural resources management. Trevey also is a member of the Kelly Creek Flycasters.

Clearwater Region Office
3316 16th St.
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-5010
Regional Supervisor: Dave Cadwallader

Bob Barowsky, of Fruitland, is the commissioner representing the Southwest Region.

Bob retired in 2005 after a 35-year law enforcement career and the last 25 years as Payette County sheriff. He was also a Fruitland city councilman and leader in several civic organizations. He served as president of the Idaho Sheriffs Association in 1997.

Barowsky ran for the Idaho Senate in 2004 as a Democrat. He withdrew from the campaign for that same office this year to take the position on the Commission.

"Having been born and raised in Idaho, I have a great respect and love for all of Idaho's natural resources. I have hunted and fished for several decades, and I have a strong commitment to maintain for every resident the wonderful opportunities that I had to enjoy all aspects of Idaho's outdoor activities," Barowsky said.

Southwest Region Office
3101 S. Powerline Rd.
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 465-8465
Regional Supervisor: Scott Reinecker

Wayne Wright, of Twin Falls, is the commissioner representing the Magic Valley Region.

Wayne is retired after practicing medicine in the Magic Valley for 28-years. He is a fifth generation Idahoan born in Castleford. A lifelong Republican and avid sportsman, he considers his appointment to be a "real privilege".

"Hunting and fishing are part of our heritage. Our wildlife is so important and I want to preserve it for our kids and grandkids. I think that is very important for the future of our state," Wright said. He and his wife Joanne have been married for 36 years and have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Magic Valley Region Office
324 South 417 East, Suite 1
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-4359
Regional Supervisor: Jerome Hansen

Randy Budge, of Pocatello, is the commissioner representing the Southeast Region.

The son of former state Sen. Reed Budge, Randall Budge grew up on a cattle ranch near Soda Springs. He earned degrees in business finance and economics from Utah State University in 1973 and a law degree from the University of Idaho, College of Law in 1976. Budge has been practicing law in Pocatello since 1980. He is a Republican.

A lifelong hunter and angler, he is active in several sportsman organizations and was one of the founding members of the southeast Idaho chapter of Pheasants Forever. He is the organization's habitat coordinator, working on upland game bird habitat in four counties. He also is a member of Trout Unlimited and a past member of Ducks Unlimited.

"I have a passion for wildlife and continuing our great hunting heritage that we have in Idaho," Budge said. "I want to be sure that our future generations can enjoy this privilege as well."

Southeast Region Office
1345 Barton Rd.
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-4703
Regional Supervisor: Mark Gamblin

Cameron Wheeler, of Ririe, is the commissioner representing the Upper Snake Region.

Cameron raises wheat and barley on a 1,500-acre farm and is a real estate broker dealing in farms and ranches. He is a former member of the legislature's House of Representatives, where he represented District 28 and chaired the Resources and Conservation committee in 2000 and 2001. He is an avid angler.

Upper Snake Region Office
4279 Commerce Circle
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-7290
Regional Supervisor: Steve Schmidt

Gary Power, of Salmon, is the commissioner representing the Salmon Region.

Gary retired in 1998 after a 28-year career with Fish and Game. After graduating from the University of Idaho with a degree in zoology he started as a conservation officer in Yellowpine. He ended his career as the regional supervisor in the Salmon Region.

Since retiring, he has supervised and participated in a research project in game management unit 28, studying the relationship between predators and their big game prey as part of a masters program for U of I. He serves as the county representative on the Forest Service Resource Advisory Committee and guides on the Salmon River.

Salmon Region Office
99 Hwy. 93 N.
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2271
Regional Supervisor: Jim Lukens