Carson Watkins is the newly minted Regional Supervisor for Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region. He fills the shoes of Chip Corsi, a seasoned Regional Supervisor with an almost 20-year tenure in the role.
Get to know Carson a bit by reading a fast question and reply session with him.
Tell us a little about yourself.
”I grew up on a household farm and ranch in Emmett, that’s where I learned to like every thing about Idaho. I attended the University of Wyoming for my undergraduate diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries Management, after which I completed my Master’s degree in Fishery Science at the University of Idaho. I first joined Fish and Game in 2014 as a Regional Fisheries Biologist in Coeur d’Alene, and a short five years later I moved all the method down to Pocatello to turn out to be the Southeast Regional Fisheries Manager. I’ve come to like engaged on the folks aspect of issues – working with people to ship outcomes that make their wildlife experience better.“
Tell us about your loved ones life.
“My wife and I have two boys, ages 4 and two. We enjoy rural life and spend as a lot time outside as we probably can. Spending time outside as a household is the what helps us recharge and brings us closer together.”
What do you get pleasure from doing in your free time?
“Pretty easy, I like to hunt and fish. I’m a houndsman, so I spend much of my free time during winter trailing mountain lions and bobcats behind my hounds.”
What compels you to work for Fish and Game?
“Being in a place to present something I see as an necessary public service is what compels me. I enjoy figuring out that the work we do to ship our mission makes this a greater place for Idahoans to live and work. The Panhandle is a region of super opportunity with a wealthy and various wildlife useful resource. I’m most excited to proceed our legacy of working with the communities in this a part of the state to deliver world-class opportunities to work together with that useful resource.”
What is the biggest problem you see for fish and wildlife management in the Panhandle and throughout the state?
“Whether it’s right here at house in the Panhandle or wherever in the state, we’re experiencing challenges with a growing inhabitants. It comes with some unique opportunities for wildlife conservation, but we’re sure to face difficult challenges with the way to partition and allocate alternative, amongst a range of customers, alongside altering social and biological situations. Many persons are attracted to Idaho because of the good alternatives to interact with wildlife, yet the state isn’t getting any bigger – we’re going to be frequently challenged to creatively “do extra with much less.”
What would you like the general public to know about you?
“I need them to know that I am similar to them. That I love Idaho and am simply as passionate about the issues that our clients take pleasure in doing. I need them to know that that is true of many of the people that make up our agency – we stay for this stuff and produce that vitality to our relationships, our work and the public we serve.“
Although Carson’s plate might be full as he learns the ropes of his new place, he loves to speak to the people Fish and Game serves. So don’t hesitate to offer him a hoop or swing by the Panhandle Regional Office to talk with him.
You can contact Carson on the Panhandle Regional office at (208) 769-1414.
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