Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019-2020 Seasons & Rules

Includes Seasons and Rules for Crows, Doves, Sandhill Cranes and Waterfowl idfg.idaho.gov 2 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov DIRECTOR SHRIEVER’S OPEN LETTER TO THE HUNTERS, ANGLERS AND TRAPPERS OF IDAHO

t’s my honor to be the director of Idaho Fish and Game, and my priority is to maintain Idaho’s high- Iquality hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities. Our migratory bird hunting, whether it’s hunting doves and sandhill cranes in September, ducks in October or snow geese in March, provides diverse opportunity with long seasons and ample bird populations for hunters to pursue. Rules and seasons for migratory bird hunting have traditionally been generous and fairly consistent, but there are some exceptions, and the 2019-20 season is no different. Duck hunters will have a one-bird limit for pintails due to North American populations being below their long-term average. Hunters pursuing light geese will gain some later hunting opportunity in Eastern Idaho with the shifting of portions of several counties west of Interstate 15 from Area 2 to Area 4. Otherwise, rules and seasons will be very similar to recent years, and overall, hunters can look forward to healthy populations of migratory birds, which include doves, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, Wilson’s snipe, coots, and American crows. Most of these species are found statewide, so everyone has a chance to hunt them. Hunters can pursue most of these birds with a hunting license, migratory bird permit, and a waterfowl stamp for ducks and geese. One exception is sandhill cranes, where a tag is required, and a limited number are available at license and tag vendors on a first- come, first-served basis starting August. 1. Aside from a great variety of opportunity, migratory birds are a good way to introduce people to hunting. Youth waterfowl hunters get a special statewide season on September 28-29 that is limited to ages 17 and younger. New hunters of all ages can take advantage of Idaho Fish and Game’s “Passport Program,” which is a simple, low-cost way for newcomers to try mentored hunting under these stipulations:

• Hunting Passports are only available to first time hunters. Those who have previously held a hunting license in any state are not eligible. • Hunter Education certification is not needed to obtain a Hunting Passport. If an individual has completed a Hunter Education course, but has not yet purchased a license, they are eligible for a Hunting Passport. • The minimum age to hold a Hunting Passport is eight years old; there is no maximum age. • Hunting Passports are available at license vendors and Fish and Game regional offices for $1.75. • Youth ages 8 and 9 years old can possess a Hunting Passport each year until they turn 10, but anyone who is 10 or older can only possess one Hunting Passport. • You can see more details about the Passport Program at idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/passport

Finally, Idaho is a diverse state with different latitudes, elevations and climates, which means it can be challenging to time seasons to coincide with bird migrations. Unlike other game animals in Idaho, migratory bird rules and season frameworks are set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service based on international treaties, and Idaho must set its seasons within those federal guidelines. Idaho has traditionally opted toward the most generous bag limits and longest seasons within those guidelines, and it strives to provide hunters access to as much hunting opportunity as possible during peak migration times. Enjoy migratory bird hunting, and thank you for supporting Idaho Fish and Game and wildlife conservation in Idaho. I wish you great hunting, fishing and trapping in 2019 and beyond.

Ed Schriever, Director Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 3 Idaho Department of Fish and Game

To Buy a License, Tag or Permit: Idaho Wildlife Policy • In person, go to any Idaho Fish and Game offi ce or license “All wildlife, including all wild animals, wild birds, and fi sh, within vendor. the state of Idaho, is hereby declared to be the property of the state of Idaho. It shall be preserved, protected, perpetuated, and managed. • By credit card, within the United States call It shall be only captured or taken at such times or places, under such 1-800-554-8685. Outside the U.S., use the Internet or mail. conditions, or by such means, or in such manner, as will preserve, • From your computer or mobile device, go to protect, and perpetuate such wildlife, and provide for the citizens of idfg.idaho.gov/buy. A service fee is added for online and this state and, as by law permitted to others, continued supplies of such telephone transactions. wildlife for hunting, fi shing and trapping.” • Commercial licenses and tags, duplicate tags, documents — Idaho Code Section 36-103 that require proof of disability, lifetime licenses, and bear baiting permits may be purchased only at Fish and Game Idaho Fish and Game Commission offi ces. Brad Corkill, Panhandle Daniel Blanco, Clearwater Other Information Numbers Tim Murphy, Southwest Rules booklets, nonresident license applications: 208-334-3700 Greg Cameron, Magic Valley Lane Clezie, Southeast U. S. Forest Service: Derick Attebury, Upper Snake Southern Idaho ...... fs.usda.gov/r4 Jerry Meyers, Salmon Northern Idaho ...... fs.usda.gov/r1 Idaho Department of Fish and Game Bureau of Land Management: ...... blm.gov/idaho 600 S. Walnut St., P.O. Box 25 Idaho Relay Service (TDD) ...... 1-800-377-3529 Boise, ID 83707 208-334-3700 • idfg.idaho.gov Ed Schriever, Director To report wildlife crimes, call Citizens Against Scott Reinecker, Deputy Director Poaching at 1-800-632-5999. Paul Kline, Deputy Director Emergency information can be relayed to Fish and Game personnel through any Idaho law enforcement agency. Regional Offi ces Panhandle Region ...... 208-769-1414 2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene ID 83815 Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) adheres to all applicable state and Clearwater Region ...... 208-799-5010 federal laws and regulations related to discrimination on the basis of race, color, 3316 16th St., Lewiston ID 83501 national origin, age, gender, disability or veteran’s status. If you feel you have been Southwest Region ...... 208-465-8465 discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility of IDFG, or if you desire 15950 N. Gate Blvd., Nampa ID 83687 further information, please write to: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Federal McCall Subregion ...... 208-634-8137 Assistance, Mailstop: MBSP-4020, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203, 555 Deinhard Lane, McCall ID 83638 Telephone: (703) 358-2156. Th is publication will be made available in alternative Magic Valley Region ...... 208-324-4359 formats upon request. Please contact IDFG for assistance. 324 S 417 E; Suite #1, Jerome ID 83338 Information in this brochure summarizes rules and is an offi cial Southeast Region ...... 208-232-4703 proclamation of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for the taking of 1345 Barton Rd., Pocatello ID 83204 wildlife. Th e offi cial rules are available at Upper Snake Region ...... 208-525-7290 adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current or from the Offi ce of 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls ID 83401 Administrative Rules, Department of Administration, Statehouse Mail, Boise, ID 83720, and may be reviewed in some libraries. Maps are for Salmon Region ...... 208-756-2271 general reference only. 99 Highway 93 N., Salmon ID 83467

Idaho Fish and Game offi ces are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Costs associated with this publication are available from IDFG in Friday except state holidays. Offi ces in the Panhandle and Clearwater regions accordance with Section 60-202, Idaho Code. are in the Pacifi c Time Zone; all others are in the Mountain Time Zone. 2019_Migratory Game Bird/BOC/pca 41918/5-2019/125,000 ROP/GG

4 Idaho Department of Fish and Game Idaho Migratory Game Bird Rules 2019 & 2020 Contents What’s New? Regional Offices, Helpful Information ...... 4 Ducks: Getting Started...... 6 Reduced daily bag limit from 2 to 1 pintail. See page 8. Geese Seasons and Limits...... 6-13 : Light Geese: Butte County and those portions of Ducks, including Mergansers, Coots and Snipe...... 8 Bonneville, Jefferson, and Clark counties west of Interstate Canada Geese...... 9 15 were moved from Area 2 to Area 4 to allow late winter/ White-fronted Geese ...... 10 spring hunting opportunities. See page 11. Light Geese ...... 11 Youth Waterfowl Hunt: Mourning & White-winged Dove...... 12 September 28 & 29 statewide. See page 7. Crow...... 12 Sandhill Crane: Sandhill Crane...... 13 The number of crane tags was reduced to accommodate for the reduction in the annual harvest allocation for Idaho, as Shooting Hours ...... 14-16 per the Flyway Management Plan. See page 13. Migratory Bird Baiting Regulations ...... 17 Price Lock & Depredation/Access Fee: Bird Identification ...... 18-21 The Idaho Legislature in 2017 passed a resident fee General Rules and Information ...... 22-27 increase for 2018 licenses, tags and permits, and along with License Requirements, Stamps and Validations...... 22 it, new features for hunters and anglers. Federal Regulations ...... 22-23 First, "Price Lock" allowed resident hunters, anglers and trappers to avoid the fee increase on license, tags and Wanton Waste...... 23 permits, at least through 2022, by purchasing an annual Federal Bag Limits...... 23 license every year starting in 2017. If you were unable to Tagging...... 23 purchase a 2017 annual license, you can still participate in Price Lock by buying any three-year license, or a lifetime Termination of Possession...... 24 license. See details at idfg.idaho.gov/pricelock Species Identification...... 24 Second, an Access/Depredation fee is now required to Shipment...... 24 purchase an annual hunting, fishing and trapping license. The fee is $5 for resident adults and $10 for nonresident State Rules...... 24-25 adults, and pays for public access for hunting, fishing, Areas Closed to all Hunting...... 25 trapping and other wildlife-based recreation, as well as Areas Closed to Hunting all Game Birds...... 25 paying private landowners for damage caused by wildlife. The fee only applies to your first annual license of the Areas Closed to Hunting of Migratory Game Birds, year. Learn more at: idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/access- (except Mourning Doves)...... 25-26 depredation-fee Areas Closed to Goose Hunting...... 26 Activities on Fish and Game Lands...... 26 Dog Training Permits...... 26 State Park Rules...... 27 Other Rules & Proxy Statement...... 27 Licenses, Tags & Permits...... 28-31 Resident License, Tag and Permit Fees...... 30 - 31 STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS!™ Nonresident License, Tag and Permit Fees...... 32 Prevent the transport of nuisance species. Clean all recreational equipment. www.ProtectYourWaters.net

When you leave a body of water: • Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment. Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons• Eliminate water from & equipment Rules before transporting. idfg.idaho.gov 5 • Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.). • Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water. GETTING STARTED

To use this brochure: Remember! Hunting seasons and rules for all ducks, geese, sandhill crane, Waterfowl hunters are required to possess/use: doves, and crow are available in this brochure. To get started: • A valid Idaho hunting license or hunting passport. • Pick the species and area you want to hunt, then refer to the • Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit. section on that bird. • Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp for all hunters • Season and limit pages include maps for each hunting area. 16 years or older. There are two hunt areas for ducks, three hunt areas for Canada • Nontoxic shot. and white-fronted geese; and four hunt areas for light geese. Page 8: Duck, snipe and coot seasons, limits and areas. Pages 9-11: Goose seasons, limits and areas. Page 12: Mourning dove and crow seasons and limits Page 13: Sandhill crane seasons and limits. Pages 22-32: Detailed rules and related information.

It is the responsibility of the hunter to become familiar with the rules that affect the hunt in which he or she is participating. Seasons and rules may change after a booklet is printed. License holder must validate stamp Changes or corrections are posted online at by signing across the front in ink. idfg.idaho.gov/rules. Available online @ idfg.idaho.gov/duckstamp

Seasons September October November December January February March

Special Youth Hunt Sept. 28 – 29th Statewide Duck 12th 24th Area 1 31st Scaup 24th Duck 5th 17th Area 2 5th Scaup 29th Canada Goose Area 1 12th 24th Canada Goose Area 2 5th 17th Canada Goose 1st–15th Area 3 5th 2nd White-fronted Goose Area 1 12th 24th White-fronted Goose Area 2 5th 17th White-fronted Goose Area 3 4th 16th Light Goose Area 1 12th 24th Light Goose Area 2 5th 17th Light Goose Area 3 27th 10th Light Goose Area 4 6th 17th 8th 10th

6 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov © Derek Fong REPORT DUCK and GOOSE LEG BANDS

Why? By reporting, you help provide information used to monitor populations, set hunting Youth Waterfowl regulations, restore Hunting Weekend endangered species, and address issues such as avian here is no better way to introduce a new influenza, bird hazards, and T hunter to the safe, ethical and responsible aspects of hunting than with the close crop depredations. Plus supervision of a qualified adult mentor. you will receive a report on • Open to licensed hunters 17 years of age when and where the bird and younger. was banded. • Duck, goose, snipe, and coot seasons are open for two days only, on September 28–29, 2019.

• Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit—required.

• Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp—not required for hunters 15 and younger.

• Daily duck, goose, snipe, and coot limits are the same as regular season limits statewide.

• At least one adult 18 years or older with a valid hunting license must accompany each youth hunting party into the field at all times. Adults are not authorized to hunt; they do not need a migratory bird (HIP) permit or Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) stamp to accompany youth during this hunt.

• All other state rules and federal regulations To report please visit: pertaining to take of migratory game birds are in effect for this hunt. reportband.gov

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 7 Statewide Duck (Including Merganser), Wilson’s Snipe and American Coot Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions DAILY BAG LIMIT: SEE BELOW | POSSESSION LIMIT: 3 TIMES DAILY BAG LIMIT

AREA 1

Duck • October 12, 2019 – January 24, 2020 • Scaup Season: October 31, 2019 – January 24, 2020 Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included in Area 2. (See yellow area on map)

AREA 2 • October 5, 2019 – January 17, 2020 • Scaup Season: October 5, 2019 – December 29, 2019

Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock; Bear Lake; Bingham; Bonneville; Butte; Caribou; Clark; Fremont; Jefferson; Madison; the portion of

Boundary Power County east of State Highway 37 and State Highway 39; Teton, and Valley. (See blue area on map). Bonner Duck Bag Limit (Including mergansers)

Daily Bag Limit 7 of any kind, except shall not Kootenai include more than the following:

Shoshone 2 female mallard Benewah 2 redhead 1 pintail Latah 2 canvasback Clearwater 3 scaup Nez Perce Lewis Bag Limits for Wilson’s Snipe 1 and Coots Idaho Wilson’s Snipe Daily Bag Limit: 8 Coots Daily Bag Limit: 25 Adams Lemhi Valley 2 Youth Hunt Weekend September 28–29, 2019 Washington Clark Custer Fremont te et ay Boise P Gem Jefferson Madison Teton Canyon Butte

Ada Camas Bonneville 1 Blaine Bingham Elmore Gooding Lincoln a k B o Caribo2u d a i Power n Jerome in n M o c Owyhee k

Bear Cassia Twin Falls Oneida Lake Franklin Canvasback

8 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov Canada Goose Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions

DAILY BAG LIMIT: 4 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 12 Canada Goose

AREA 1 • October 12, 2019 – January 24, 2020 Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included in Areas 2 and 3. (See yellow area on map).

AREA 2 • October 5, 2019 – January 17, 2020 Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock; Bingham, except that portion within the Blackfoot Reservoir drainage; Bonneville; Butte; the portion of Caribou County within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation; Clark; Fremont; Jefferson; Madison; the portion of Power County east of State Highway 37 and State Highway 39; Teton, and Valley. (See blue area on map). Boundary AREA 3 Bonner • September 1 – 15, 2019 (Daily bag limit is 5 during this time period only).

Kootenai • October 5, 2019 – January 2, 2020

Area 3 includes Bear Lake County, the portion of Shoshone Benewah Bingham County within the Blackfoot Reservoir drainage; and Caribou County, except that Latah portion within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. Clearwater (See orange area on map). Nez Perce Lewis Areas Closed to Hunting of Migratory 1 Game Birds, see pages 25–26. Idaho

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Teton I Canyon Butte ¨¦§86 M 1 ¨¦§15 ¤£ 3 O 30 Y Ada Camas Bonneville Power Blaine 37 W Elmore 2 assia Bannock Bingham

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Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 9 White-fronted Goose Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions DAILY BAG LIMIT: 10 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 30

AREA 1 • October 12, 2019 – January 24, 2020 Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included in Area 2 and 3. (See yellow area on map).

AREA 2 White-fronted Goose White-fronted • October 5, 2019 – January 17, 2020 Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock; Bear Lake; Bingham; Bonneville; Butte; Caribou; Clark; Fremont; Jefferson; Madison; the portion of Power County east of State Highway 37 and State Highway 39; Teton, and Valley. (See blue area on map).

Boundary AREA 3 • November 4, 2019 – February 16, 2020 Bonner Area 3 includes the following counties: Ada, Boise, Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls and Kootenai Washington counties. (See green area on map).

Shoshone Benewah • Closures: In the Southwest Region, Fort Boise and Payette River WMAs, and that portion of

Latah the Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area south Clearwater of State Highway 18, and the Snake River Islands Nez Unit of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will Perce be closed February 1 – March 10, 2020. Lewis 1 Idaho

Adams Lemhi Valley 2

Washington Clark Custer Fremont te et ay Boise P Gem Jefferson Madison Teton Canyon 1 Butte Ada Camas Bonneville Blaine Elmore Bingham

Gooding Lincoln a k B 2 o Caribou d a i Power n Jerome in n M o c Owyhee 3 k Bear Cassia Twin Falls Oneida Lake Franklin

10 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov White-fronted Goose Seasons, Limits & Light Goose Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions

Hunt Area Descriptions (Including: Blue, Ross’s and Snow Geese) Light Goose DAILY BAG LIMIT: 10 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 30 DAILY BAG LIMIT: 20 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 60

AREA 1 • October 12, 2019 – January 24, 2020 Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included in Area 2, 3 and 4. (See yellow area on map).

AREA 2 • October 5, 2019 – January 17, 2020 Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock; Bear Lake; portions of Bingham County east of the west bank of the Snake River, west of the McTucker boat ramp Clark Boundary access road, and east of the American Falls Reservoir Frebluff;mo nBonnevillet County east of Interstate 15; Caribou; Bonner 2 Clark County east of Interstate 15; Fremont; Jefferson Jefferson MadiCountyson east of Interstate 15; Madison; portions of Power County below the American Falls Reservoir bluff and within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation; Kootenai Blaine 4 BonneviTeton;lle and Valley. (See blue area on map). Butte ¤£26 Shoshone Benewah er iv Blaine R AREA 3 ke Bingham a n RQ39 S • November 27, 2019 – March 10, 2020 Latah Clearwater 3 Area 3 includes the following counties: Ada, Boise, Caribou Nez Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome, Perce 1 ¨¦§86 Lewis Power ¨¦§15 ¤£30 Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls and Cassia Bannock Washington counties. (See green area on map). 1 RQ37 Idaho • Closures: In the Southwest Region, Fort Boise and Payette River WMAs, and that portion of the Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area south of State Highway 18, and the Snake River Islands Unit of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will be Adams Lemhi closed February 1 – March 10, 2020. Valley 2 AREA 4 Washington Clark Custer Fremont • November 6, 2019 – January 17, 2020 te et ay Boise • February 8, 2020 – March 10, 2020 P Gem Jefferson Madison Teton Canyon Butte Area 4 the following counties: Bingham County west 1 of the west bank of the Snake River, east of the Ada Camas Bonneville Blaine McTucker boat ramp access road, and west of the Elmore 4 Bingham American Falls Reservoir bluff; Franklin; Bonneville Gooding Lincoln County west of Interstate 15; Butte County; Clark a k B 2 o Caribou d a i Power n County west of Interstate 15; Jefferson County 3 Jerome in n o M c Owyhee k west of Interstate 15; Oneida; and Power County,

Bear except below the American Falls Reservoir bluff and Cassia Twin Falls Oneida Lake those lands and waters within the Fort Hall Indian Franklin Reservation. (See orange area on map).

Legal Hunting Methods for Light Geese hen all other waterfowl and migratory game bird hunting seasons, except falconry, are closed, recorded Wor electronically amplified bird calls or imitations of bird calls, and unplugged shotguns capable of holding more than three shells may be used to hunt light geese. These hunting methods apply to the light goose seasons in Area 3 from February 18 to March 10, 2020, and in Area 4 from February 9 to March 10, 2020.

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 11 Mourning and White-winged Dove Seasons and Limits DAILY BAG LIMIT: 15 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 45

Dove Mourning Dove • September 1 – October 30, 2019 • Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit—REQUIRED • Shotgun capable of carrying no more than 3 shells—REQUIRED • Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp— NOT REQUIRED • Nontoxic Shot—NOT REQUIRED • Shot Size: No person shall take mourning doves while in possession of shot larger than two tenths (0.2 inches) in diameter (size T). © Mick Thompson Eurasian-collared doves are larger than mourning Pointed tail doves. They have a black collar on the top part of the neck, pale gray coloration, and dark primary feathers. These doves are an introduced species that have Eurasian-collared Dove recently expanded their range into Idaho. Eurasian- collared doves will not count as part of your aggregate bag of doves as long as they are identifiable.

Eurasian-collared doves may be taken in any amounts and at any time by holders of the appropriate valid Idaho hunting or combination hunting license, Black provided such taking is not in violation of state, collar county, or city laws, ordinances, or regulations. Square tail

American Crow Seasons and Limits DAILY BAG & POSSESSION LIMIT: NO LIMITS

• October 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020 No person shall take American crows:

• From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour American Crow before sunrise. • With trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol or a shotgun using 1 shells exceeding three and one-half (3 /2) inches maximum length. • From boats or other craft having a motor attached UNLESS the motor is completely shut off and forward progress has ceased, or the boat is drifting naturally or it is propelled only by paddle, oars, or pole, or it is beached, moored, or resting at anchor. Areas Closed to Hunting Areas closed to hunting of upland game birds are also closed to hunting of American crows.

12 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov Sandhill Crane Sandhill Crane Seasons and Limits DAILY BAG LIMIT: 2 | SEASON LIMIT: 2

Sandhill crane hunting occurs in eastern Idaho. One Sandhill Crane Seasons, Limits and Tags of the purposes of these hunts is to help reduce crop damage. Hunt Area Season Tags September 1–15 130 Tags will be available for purchase at 10am MDT on 1-Bear Lake September 16–30 130 August 1, first-come, first-served. 2-Teton September 1–15 25 •  September 1–15 or September 16–30, 2019 September 1–15 33 depending on tag type. 3-Fremont September 16–30 33 • Sandhill Crane Tag—REQUIRED September 1–15 20 4-Jefferson • Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit—REQUIRED WITH FIRST September 16–30 20 TAG ONLY 5-Swan Lake September 1–15 25 • Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp—NOT 6-Malad September 1–15 25 REQUIRED Note: Daily limit is 2 for all hunts. The season limit is 2 cranes. • Shotgun capable of carrying no more than 3 shells— REQUIRED AREA 1

• Nontoxic Shot—NOT REQUIRED • Includes all of Bear Lake County and all of Caribou County except that portion lying within the Grays • Shot Size: No person shall take sandhill crane while in Lake Basin. possession of shot larger than two tenths (0.2 inches) AREA 2 in diameter (size T). • Includes all of Teton County except that portion Tagging lying west of state Highway 33 and south of Immediately after any sandhill crane is harvested, the Packsaddle Road (West 400 North) and north of tag must be validated and securely attached. The tag the North Cedron Road (West 600 South) and east must remain attached so long as the sandhill crane is in of the west bank of the Teton River. transit or storage. AREA 3 Species Identification • Includes all of Fremont County except the Chester To legally transport any migratory game bird, one Wetlands Wildlife Management Area. feathered wing or head must be left attached at all AREA 4 times while being transported until they reach their final destination. • Includes all of Jefferson County except that portion beginning at the 1400 E/1750 N intersection, then Know Your Crane! west following the Mud Lake WMA boundary to the 1100 E/WMA Sparks Canal Road, then north and Please note the age of the crane you harvested. This east following the Sparks Canal Road to the WMA data is important for crane harvest management. North Bluff Road intersection, then east following An adult sandhill crane stands nearly four feet tall. the North Bluff Road to the WMA Lower Lake Road, Grayish plumage is accented by a featherless red head then drawing a straight line south to the beginning patch. Juveniles have tannish brown heads with no red. point of 1750 N/1400 E intersection. AREA 5 Juvenile Adult • Includes Bannock County east of Interstate–15 and south of U.S. Highway 30; and all of Franklin County. AREA 6 • Includes that portion of Oneida County within the following boundary: beginning at the Idaho/ Utah border on Old Highway 191, then north along Old Highway 191, then west on 1500 S, then west on Highway 38 to 5400 S, then south to Pocatello Valley Road, then west and south on Pocatello Valley Road to 10000 W, then south on 10000 W to the Utah/Idaho border, then east to the beginning point. Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 13 Official Shooting Hours for the 2019-2020 Migratory Game Bird Seasons (EXCEPT CROWS)

1 Official shooting hours are from /2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Beginning and ending times are shown in the tables below. No further adjustments are necessary. Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Blaine, Butte, Camas, Cassia, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Custer, Gooding, Jerome, Lemhi, Bonneville, Caribou, Clark, Nez Perce and Shoshone counties Washington counties and that Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, and that portion of Idaho Co. north portion of Idaho Co. south of the counties (Mountain Time). Madison, Oneida, Power and of the Salmon River (Pacific Time). Salmon River (Mountain Time). Teton counties (Mountain Time).

SEPTEMBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM 1 5:38 7:31 6:38 8:21 6:31 8:13 6:25 8:05 2 5:39 7:29 6:39 8:19 6:32 8:12 6:26 8:04 3 5:41 7:27 6:40 8:17 6:33 8:10 6:27 8:02 4 5:42 7:25 6:42 8:15 6:34 8:08 6:28 8:00 5 5:43 7:23 6:43 8:14 6:35 8:07 6:29 7:59 6 5:45 7:21 6:44 8:12 6:36 8:05 6:30 7:57 7 5:46 7:19 6:45 8:10 6:37 8:03 6:31 7:55 8 5:48 7:17 6:46 8:08 6:38 8:01 6:32 7:53 9 5:49 7:15 6:47 8:06 6:39 8:00 6:33 7:52 10 5:50 7:13 6:48 8:05 6:40 7:58 6:34 7:50 11 5:52 7:11 6:49 8:03 6:41 7:56 6:35 7:48 12 5:53 7:09 6:50 8:01 6:42 7:54 6:36 7:46 13 5:54 7:07 6:52 7:59 6:43 7:52 6:37 7:44 14 5:56 7:05 6:53 7:57 6:45 7:51 6:39 7:43 15 5:57 7:03 6:54 7:56 6:46 7:49 6:40 7:41 16 5:58 7:01 6:55 7:54 6:47 7:47 6:41 7:39 17 6:00 6:59 6:56 7:52 6:48 7:45 6:42 7:37 18 6:01 6:57 6:57 7:50 6:49 7:43 6:43 7:35 19 6:02 6:55 6:58 7:48 6:50 7:41 6:44 7:34 20 6:04 6:53 6:59 7:46 6:52 7:39 6:45 7:32 21 6:05 6:51 7:01 7:45 6:53 7:37 6:46 7:30 22 6:06 6:49 7:02 7:43 6:54 7:36 6:47 7:28 23 6:07 6:47 7:03 7:41 6:55 7:35 6:48 7:26 24 6:08 6:45 7:04 7:39 6:56 7:33 6:49 7:25 25 6:09 6:42 7:05 7:37 6:58 7:31 6:50 7:24 26 6:11 6:40 7:06 7:35 6:59 7:29 6:52 7:22 27 6:12 6:38 7:08 7:34 7:00 7:27 6:53 7:20 28 6:13 6:35 7:09 7:32 7:02 7:25 6:54 7:18 29 6:14 6:33 7:10 7:30 7:03 7:23 6:55 7:16 30 6:15 6:31 7:11 7:28 7:04 7:21 6:56 7:14 OCTOBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM

Shooting Hours 1 6:16 6:28 7:12 7:26 7:05 7:19 6:57 7:12 2 6:18 6:27 7:13 7:25 7:06 7:17 6:58 7:10 3 6:19 6:24 7:14 7:23 7:08 7:16 7:00 7:08 4 6:20 6:23 7:15 7:21 7:09 7:14 7:01 7:07 5 6:21 6:21 7:17 7:19 7:10 7:12 7:02 7:05 6 6:23 6:19 7:18 7:17 7:11 7:10 7:03 7:03 7 6:24 6:17 7:19 7:16 7:12 7:09 7:04 7:02 8 6:25 6:15 7:20 7:14 7:13 7:07 7:05 7:00 9 6:27 6:13 7:21 7:12 7:14 7:05 7:06 6:58 10 6:28 6:11 7:23 7:10 7:16 7:04 7:08 6:57 11 6:30 6:09 7:24 7:09 7:17 7:02 7:09 6:55 12 6:31 6:08 7:25 7:07 7:18 7:00 7:10 6:53 13 6:32 6:06 7:26 7:05 7:19 6:59 7:11 6:52 14 6:34 6:04 7:27 7:04 7:20 6:57 7:12 6:50 15 6:35 6:02 7:29 7:02 7:21 6:55 7:13 6:48 16 6:36 6:00 7:30 7:00 7:23 6:54 7:15 6:47 17 6:38 5:58 7:31 6:59 7:24 6:52 7:16 6:45 18 6:39 5:57 7:32 6:57 7:25 6:50 7:17 6:43 19 6:41 5:55 7:34 6:55 7:26 6:49 7:18 6:42 20 6:42 5:53 7:35 6:54 7:28 6:48 7:20 6:40 21 6:43 5:51 7:36 6:52 7:29 6:46 7:21 6:39 22 6:45 5:50 7:37 6:51 7:30 6:44 7:22 6:37 23 6:46 5:48 7:39 6:49 7:31 6:43 7:23 6:36 24 6:48 5:46 7:40 6:48 7:32 6:41 7:24 6:34 25 6:49 5:45 7:41 6:46 7:34 6:40 7:26 6:33 26 6:50 5:43 7:42 6:45 7:35 6:38 7:27 6:31 27 6:52 5:41 7:44 6:43 7:36 6:37 7:28 6:30 28 6:53 5:40 7:45 6:42 7:37 6:35 7:29 6:28 29 6:55 5:38 7:46 6:40 7:39 6:34 7:31 6:27 30 6:56 5:37 7:48 6:39 7:40 6:33 7:32 6:26 31 6:58 5:35 7:49 6:38 7:41 6:31 7:33 6:24 14 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov Official Shooting Hours for the 2019-2020 Migratory Game Bird Seasons (EXCEPT CROWS) Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Blaine, Butte, Camas, Cassia, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Custer, Gooding, Jerome, Lemhi, Bonneville, Caribou, Clark, Nez Perce and Shoshone counties Washington counties and that Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, and that portion of Idaho Co. north portion of Idaho Co. south of the counties (Mountain Time). Madison, Oneida, Power and of the Salmon River (Pacific Time). Salmon River (Mountain Time). Teton counties (Mountain Time).

NOVEMBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM 1 6:59 5:32 7:50 6:36 7:41 6:30 7:34 6:23 2 7:01 5:32 7:51 6:35 7:43 6:29 7:36 6:22 3 6:02 4:31 6:53 5:34 6:44 5:27 6:37 5:20 4 6:04 4:29 6:54 5:33 6:45 5:26 6:39 5:19 5 6:05 4:28 6:55 5:31 6:47 5:25 6:40 5:18 6 6:06 4:27 6:57 5:30 6:48 5:24 6:41 5:17 7 6:08 4:25 6:58 5:29 6:49 5:23 6:42 5:16 8 6:09 4:24 6:59 5:27 6:50 5:21 6:43 5:14 9 6:11 4:23 7:01 5:26 6:52 5:20 6:45 5:13 10 6:12 4:21 7:02 5:25 6:53 5:19 6:46 5:12 11 6:14 4:20 7:03 5:24 6:54 5:18 6:47 5:11 12 6:15 4:19 7:05 5:23 6:56 5:17 6:49 5:10 13 6:16 4:18 7:06 5:22 6:57 5:16 6:50 5:09 14 6:18 4:17 7:07 5:21 6:58 5:15 6:51 5:08 15 6:19 4:16 7:08 5:20 6:59 5:14 6:52 5:07 16 6:21 4:14 7:10 5:19 7:01 5:13 6:54 5:06 17 6:22 4:13 7:11 5:18 7:02 5:13 6:55 5:06 18 6:24 4:12 7:12 5:17 7:03 5:12 6:56 5:05 19 6:25 4:12 7:14 5:17 7:04 5:11 6:57 5:04 20 6:26 4:11 7:15 5:16 7:06 5:10 6:59 5:03 21 6:28 4:10 7:16 5:15 7:07 5:09 7:00 5:02 22 6:29 4:09 7:17 5:14 7:08 5:09 7:01 5:02 23 6:30 4:08 7:19 5:14 7:09 5:08 7:02 5:01 24 6:32 4:07 7:20 5:13 7:10 5:07 7:03 5:00 Shooting Hours 25 6:33 4:07 7:21 5:12 7:12 5:07 7:05 5:00 26 6:34 4:06 7:22 5:12 7:13 5:06 7:06 4:59 27 6:36 4:05 7:23 5:11 7:14 5:06 7:07 4:59 28 6:37 4:05 7:25 5:11 7:15 5:05 7:08 4:58 29 6:38 4:04 7:26 5:10 7:16 5:05 7:09 4:58 30 6:39 4:04 7:27 5:10 7:17 5:05 7:10 4:58 DECEMBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM 1 6:41 4:03 7:28 5:10 7:19 5:04 7:11 4:57 2 6:42 4:03 7:29 5:09 7:20 5:04 7:13 4:57 3 6:43 4:03 7:30 5:09 7:21 5:04 7:14 4:57 4 6:44 4:02 7:31 5:09 7:22 5:03 7:15 4:56 5 6:45 4:02 7:32 5:09 7:23 5:03 7:16 4:56 6 6:46 4:02 7:33 5:08 7:24 5:03 7:17 4:56 7 6:47 4:02 7:34 5:08 7:25 5:03 7:18 4:56 8 6:48 4:01 7:35 5:08 7:26 5:03 7:19 4:56 9 6:49 4:01 7:36 5:08 7:26 5:03 7:19 4:56 10 6:50 4:01 7:37 5:08 7:27 5:03 7:20 4:56 11 6:51 4:01 7:38 5:08 7:28 5:03 7:21 4:56 12 6:52 4:01 7:39 5:08 7:29 5:03 7:22 4:56 13 6:53 4:01 7:40 5:09 7:30 5:03 7:23 4:56 14 6:54 4:02 7:40 5:09 7:31 5:03 7:24 4:56 15 6:55 4:02 7:41 5:09 7:31 5:04 7:25 4:57 16 6:55 4:02 7:42 5:09 7:32 5:04 7:25 4:57 17 6:57 4:02 7:42 5:09 7:33 5:04 7:26 4:57 18 6:57 4:03 7:43 5:10 7:33 5:05 7:26 4:58 19 6:57 4:03 7:44 5:10 7:34 5:05 7:27 4:58 20 6:58 4:03 7:44 5:10 7:35 5:05 7:28 4:58 21 6:59 4:04 7:45 5:11 7:35 5:05 7:28 4:59 22 6:59 4:04 7:45 5:12 7:36 5:06 7:29 4:59 23 6:59 4:06 7:46 5:12 7:36 5:07 7:29 5:00 24 7:00 4:06 7:46 5:13 7:36 5:08 7:30 5:01 25 7:00 4:06 7:47 5:13 7:36 5:08 7:30 5:01 26 7:01 4:07 7:47 5:14 7:36 5:09 7:30 5:02 27 7:01 4:08 7:47 5:15 7:37 5:09 7:31 5:02 28 7:01 4:08 7:48 5:15 7:37 5:10 7:31 5:03 29 7:01 4:09 7:48 5:16 7:37 5:11 7:31 5:04 30 7:01 4:10 7:48 5:17 7:37 5:12 7:31 5:05 31 7:02 4:11 7:48 5:18 7:37 5:13 7:31 5:05 Daylight Savings Ends

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 15 Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Blaine, Butte, Camas, Cassia, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Custer, Gooding, Jerome, Lemhi, Bonneville, Caribou, Clark, Nez Perce and Shoshone counties Washington counties and that Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, and that portion of Idaho Co. north portion of Idaho Co. south of the counties (Mountain Time). Madison, Oneida, Power and of the Salmon River (Pacific Time). Salmon River (Mountain Time). Teton counties (Mountain Time). JANUARY Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM 1 7:02 4:12 7:48 5:19 7:40 5:13 7:32 5:07 2 7:02 4:13 7:48 5:20 7:40 5:14 7:32 5:08 3 7:02 4:14 7:48 5:21 7:40 5:14 7:32 5:08 4 7:02 4:15 7:48 5:22 7:40 5:15 7:32 5:09 5 7:01 4:16 7:48 5:23 7:40 5:16 7:32 5:10 6 7:01 4:17 7:48 5:24 7:40 5:17 7:32 5:11 7 7:01 4:18 7:48 5:25 7:39 5:18 7:31 5:12 8 7:01 4:19 7:48 5:26 7:39 5:19 7:31 5:13 9 7:00 4:20 7:48 5:27 7:39 5:20 7:31 5:14 10 7:00 4:22 7:47 5:28 7:39 5:21 7:31 5:16 11 7:00 4:23 7:47 5:29 7:38 5:22 7:30 5:17 12 6:59 4:24 7:47 5:30 7:38 5:23 7:30 5:18 13 6:59 4:25 7:46 5:31 7:38 5:24 7:30 5:19 14 6:58 4:27 7:46 5:33 7:37 5:26 7:29 5:20 15 6:58 4:28 7:45 5:34 7:37 5:27 7:29 5:21 16 6:57 4:29 7:45 5:35 7:36 5:28 7:28 5:22 17 6:56 4:31 7:44 5:36 7:36 5:30 7:28 5:24 18 6:56 4:32 7:44 5:37 7:35 5:31 7:27 5:25 19 6:55 4:33 7:43 5:39 7:35 5:32 7:27 5:26 20 6:54 4:35 7:42 5:40 7:34 5:33 7:26 5:27 21 6:53 4:36 7:42 5:41 7:33 5:35 7:25 5:29 22 6:52 4:37 7:41 5:43 7:31 5:37 7:24 5:29 23 6:52 4:39 7:40 5:44 7:30 5:38 7:23 5:30 24 6:51 4:40 7:39 5:45 7:30 5:40 7:22 5:32 25 6:50 4:42 7:38 5:46 7:29 5:41 7:22 5:33 26 6:48 4:43 7:38 5:48 7:28 5:42 7:21 5:33 27 6:47 4:45 7:37 5:49 7:27 5:43 7:20 5:34 28 6:46 4:47 7:35 5:51 7:26 5:46 7:18 5:34 29 6:45 4:48 7:34 5:52 7:25 5:48 7:17 5:36 30 6:44 4:50 7:33 5:54 7:24 5:49 7:16 5:37 31 6:42 4:51 7:32 5:55 7:23 5:50 7:15 5:38 FEBRUARY Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM 1 7:31 5:56 7:22 5:52 7:14 5:40 2 7:30 5:58 7:21 5:53 7:13 5:41 3 7:29 5:59 7:20 5:54 7:12 5:43 4 7:28 6:00 7:18 5:56 7:11 5:44 5 7:27 6:02 7:17 5:57 7:10 5:45 6 7:25 6:03 7:16 5:58 7:08 5:47 7 7:24 6:05 7:15 6:00 7:07 5:48 8 7:23 6:06 7:14 6:01 7:06 5:49 9 7:22 6:07 7:12 6:02 7:05 5:51

Shooting Hours 10 7:20 6:09 7:11 6:03 7:03 5:52 11 7:19 6:10 7:10 6:05 7:02 5:53 12 7:17 6:11 7:09 6:06 7:00 5:55 13 7:16 6:13 7:07 6:07 6:59 5:56 14 7:15 6:14 7:06 6:09 6:58 5:57 15 7:13 6:15 7:04 6:10 6:56 5:59 16 7:12 6:17 7:03 6:11 6:55 6:00 17 7:10 6:18 7:02 6:13 6:53 6:01 18 7:09 6:19 7:00 6:14 6:52 6:03 19 7:07 6:21 6:58 6:15 6:51 6:07 20 7:05 6:22 6:57 6:17 6:49 6:08 21 7:04 6:24 6:55 6:18 6:48 6:10 22 7:03 6:25 6:54 6:19 6:46 6:11 23 7:02 6:26 6:52 6:21 6:45 6:12 24 6:59 6:28 6:51 6:22 6:43 6:13 25 6:57 6:29 6:49 6:23 6:42 6:15 26 6:56 6:30 6:48 6:24 6:40 6:16 27 6:54 6:32 6:46 6:25 6:38 6:17 28 6:52 6:33 6:44 5:27 6:37 6:18 29 6:50 6:30 6:42 5:25 6:35 6:16 MARCH Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM 1 6:51 6:34 6:44 6:28 6:36 6:19 2 6:49 6:35 6:42 6:29 6:34 6:21 3 6:47 6:36 6:40 5:30 6:32 6:22 4 6:46 6:38 6:39 6:31 6:31 6:23 5 6:44 6:39 6:37 6:33 6:29 6:24 6 6:42 6:40 6:35 6:34 6:27 6:25 7 6:41 6:41 6:34 6:35 6:26 6:27 8 7:39 7:43 7:32 7:36 7:24 7:28 9 7:37 7:44 7:30 7:37 7:22 7:29 10 8:35 8:45 8:29 8:39 8:20 8:30

16 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov Daylight Savings Begins STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRD BAITING

s a hunter or land manager, it is your responsibility to know and obey all Federal and State laws that govern the sport. The following information summarizes state and federal migratory irb d baiting regulations. Additional information about federal baiting regulations is described in the Summary of Federal ARegulations at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/migratory/bait. WHAT IS BAITING? WHAT IS LEGAL? Baiting is the direct or indirect placing, exposing, You can hunt migratory birds on, or over, or from: depositing, distributing, or scattering of salt, grain, • Standing crops or flooded standing crops, or other feed that could lure or attract migratory including aquatic plants. birds to, on, or over any areas where hunters are attempting to take them. A baited area is any area • Standing, flooded, or manipulated natural on which salt, grain, or other feed has been placed, vegetation. exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered, if that • Flooded harvested croplands. salt, grain, or feed could serve as a lure or attraction • Lands where grains have been scattered solely for migratory birds. as the result of a normal agricultural planting, HOW LONG IS AN AREA BAITED? harvesting, or post-harvest manipulation. A baited area remains off limits to hunting for 10 days after • Lands where top-sown seeds have been scattered all salt, grain, or other feed has been completely removed. solely as the result of a normal agricultural planting, or a planting for agricultural soil erosion HOW CLOSE TO BAIT CAN YOU HUNT control or post-mining land reclamation. WITHOUT BREAKING THE LAW? THE HUNTER’S RESPONSIBILITY There is no set distance. The law prohibits huntingif bait is present that could lure or attract birds to, on, or As a hunter, you are responsible for determining over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. whether your proposed hunting area is baited. Distance will vary depending on the circumstances and Before hunting, you should: such factors as topography, weather, and waterfowl • Familiarize yourself with Federal and State flight patterns. Therefore, this question can only be migratory bird hunting regulations. answered on a case-by-case basis. • Ask the landowner and your hunting partners if WHAT IS ILLEGAL? the area has been baited and inspect the area for Examples of areas where you cannot hunt migratory the presence of bait. Suspect the presence of bait birds include: if you see waterfowl feeding in a particular area in unusually large concentrations or displaying a lack • Unharvested crops that have been trampled of caution. by livestock or subjected to other types of manipulations that distribute, scatter, or expose • Look for grain or other feed in the water, along grain. the shore, and on the field. Pay particular attention to the presence of spilled grain on • Croplands where a crop has been harvested and harvested fields and seeds planted by means of the removed grain is redistributed or “added back” top sowing. onto the area where grown. • Confirm that scattered seeds or grains on • Areas where grain is present and stored, such as agricultural lands are present solely as the result grain elevators and grain bins or areas where grain of a normal agricultural planting, normal agricultural is present for the purpose of feeding livestock. harvesting, normal agricultural post-harvest • Freshly planted wildlife food plots that contain manipulation, or normal soil stabilization practice exposed grain. by consulting the Cooperative Extension Service. • These examples do not represent an all-inclusive • Abandon the hunting site if you find grain or feed list of migratory bird baiting violations. in an area and are uncertain about why it is there.

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 17 Bird Identification Waterfowl illustrations courtesy of Ducks Unlimited Canada

CANADA GOOSE SWAN, TUNDRA OR TRUMPETER (protected species)

NO OPENCLOSED: SEASONAdult

Juvenile

SNOW GOOSE Snow geese have black wing tips

WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE BIRD ID Bird Identification Bird

18 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov DON'T SHOOT Native Swans are Protected!

Two species of swans are found in Idaho: tundra swans and trumpeter swans. Both are protected MALLARD and cannot be hunted in Idaho.

These slow, low-flying birds are vulnerable to Male accidental and illegal shooting. Because they are larger with longer necks and adult birds are completely white, swans do not closely resemble any legal game bird. Female Trumpeters have a seven-foot wingspan and weigh up to 30 pounds. Young swans (cygnets), are a medium gray color with paler belly and wing linings, and smaller than the adults. These large swans fly with a slow, distinct wing beat.

Snow geese and Ross’s geese are also white, but are much smaller and have black wing tips. Hunters Must Be Sure of Their Targets!

Report all sightings of swans with neck collars to NORTHERN PINTAIL the nearest IDFG office. (See page 4)

Trumpeter Swan Male Bird Identification BIRD ID

> 2” Female

< 2” Tundra Swan

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 19 NORTHERN SHOVELER WOOD DUCK

Male

Male

Female

Female

BLUE-WINGED TEAL

Male Male GREEN-WINGED TEAL

Female

Female

Male

Male

GADWALL BIRD ID Bird Identification Bird

Female Female

AMERICAN WIGEON

20 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov CANVASBACK COMMON GOLDENEYE

Male Male

Female Female

Female

REDHEAD

Male

SCAUP Bird Identification BUFFLEHEAD Male BIRD ID

Male

Female

Female SPECIAL SHORTER SEASONS FOR SCAUP SEE PAGE 8

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 21 GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION

License Requirements Both are available online at: idfg.idaho.gov and at any license vendor. To hunt upland game birds, waterfowl, such as ducks or geese, snipe, mourning doves and sandhill cranes, small game, Information from the Migratory Bird (HIP) permit allows predators and unprotected species or to practice falconry in migratory game bird managers to estimate more accurately the Idaho, all hunters must have in their possession a valid Idaho annual harvest of waterfowl, shorebirds (snipe, for example), and hunting license or hunting passport with the appropriate doves to gain a better understanding of bird populations. The U.S. validations and stamps. Fish and Wildlife Service and all state wildlife agencies cooperate Stamps and Validations in this program to gather better harvest information on migratory game birds. Idaho joined the program in 1996. • Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp must be validated by the holder, by signing in ink across the face of the stamp by Federal Regulations any waterfowl hunter 16 or older. Hunters may buy a receipt Idaho’s waterfowl season is set within a framework determined by for the stamp at any Fish and Game office or license vendor the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after meeting with all state fish for $28.25. The receipt is valid 45 days from the date of issue, and wildlife agencies. sufficient time for the actual stamp to arrive in the mail. They are also available at U.S. post offices for $25.00 and online at: Migratory birds are protected by federal law as a result of treaties idfg.idaho.gov/duckstamp. The stamp is valid from July 1 signed with other countries. Protected migratory birds are listed through June 30 of the following year. in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 10.13. This list • Migratory Bird (HIP) permit, costs $1.75 for residents, includes almost all birds found in the United States with the or $4.75 for nonresidents, effective from January 1 through exception of the house sparrow, feral pigeon (commonly called December 31 of each year. Required for all waterfowl, rock dove), European starling, Eurasian collared-dove, mute sandhill crane, and mourning dove hunters. swan, and upland game birds (which are protected by state laws).

MOST COMMON HUNTING VIOLATIONS Every hunting season, some individuals unwittingly or knowingly violate the state’s game laws – some more frequently than others. Idaho Fish and Game urge all hunters to review Idaho’s hunting rules and regulations TAT E to ensure they act within the law. S The following is a listing of common violations our officers encounter every hunting season:

Fail to validate the Federal Migratory Possess more migratory game birds Bird (Duck) Stamp by signing in ink. than allowed. Refer to page 23 for Refer to page 22. federal limits. Fail to purchase the Federal Migratory Fail to comply with lawful shooting Bird (Duck) Stamp and/or Migratory Bird hours. Refer to shooting hour charts on (HIP) permit, both of which are required pages 14-16. to hunt waterfowl. Refer to page 22. Fail to purchase a valid hunting license. Possess and use a shotgun capable of Refer to page 22. holding more than three shells unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler. Refer to page 23.

Persons with questions on these or any other Fish and Game laws and regulations can call any Fish and Game office, see page 4.

22 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov All migratory birds are protected. However, a subset of migratory considered to be baited for 10 days after removal of the bait, General Rules birds classified as migratory game birds may be hunted in and it is not necessary for the hunter to know an area is baited & Information accordance with state and federal regulations. The list of to be in violation. See page 17. migratory game birds includes species of ducks, geese (including • During the closed season. brant), swans, doves and pigeons, cranes, rails, coots, gallinules • Outside legal shooting hours. and moorhens, woodcock and snipe, if there is an open season. Wanton Waste Nontoxic Shot: Nontoxic shot is required for all waterfowl No person shall kill or cripple any migratory game bird hunting in Idaho. Hunters may have in their possession only without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the bird, and nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that retain it in his/her actual custody, at the place where taken is 0.20 inches in diameter (T size) or smaller. Please see or between that place and either (a) his/her automobile or idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/nontoxic for the most current list of principal means of land transportation; or (b) his/her personal nontoxic shot approved for waterfowl game. abode or temporary or transient place of lodging; or (c) a Additional federal regulations: In addition to state rules, migratory bird preservation facility; or (d) a post office; or (e) a (see: “State Rules” section on page 24) the following federal common carrier facility. regulations apply to the taking, possessing, shipping, transporting, or storing of migratory game birds. This information is only a Federal Bag Limits summary of the major federal regulations which are found in Daily Bag Limit: No person shall take in any one day more Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20. Violation of federal than one daily bag limit. regulations is also a violation of state law. No person shall possess while in the field, have in custody, It is against the law to take migratory game birds: or transport more than one daily bag limit between the place where taken and either: • With any shotgun capable of holding more than three shells unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler which is incapable • His/her automobile or principal means of land transportation. of removal without disassembling the gun. Except during a • His/her personal abode or temporary place of lodging. light-goose-only season (greater and lesser snow geese and Ross's • A migratory bird preservation facility. geese) when all other waterfowl and crane hunting seasons, excluding falconry, are closed. • A post office. • Using records or tapes of migratory bird calls, or sounds, or • A common carrier facility. electronically amplified imitations of bird calls. Except during a Possession Limit: light-goose-only season (greater and lesser snow geese and Ross's • No person shall possess more than one daily limit on the geese) when all other waterfowl and crane hunting seasons, opening day of the season. See pages 8-13. excluding falconry, are closed. • No person shall possess more than the possession limit even • From a sink box (a low floating device having a depression when such birds are stored at home or are being processed at a affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface commercial preservation facility. See pages 8-13. of the water). • No person including commercial facilities shall possess • From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor-driven land migratory birds of another unless such birds are tagged by except conveyance, or any aircraft, that paraplegics and single or the taker with the following information: (a) the hunter’s double amputees of the legs may take from any stationary motor signature, (b) total number of birds involved, by species, (c) vehicle or stationary motor-driven land conveyance. “Paraplegic” dates such birds were killed. means an individual inflicted with paralysis of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs. Tagging • By use or aid of live birds as decoys. No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at • From or by means of any motorboat or sailboat unless the motor any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds has been completely shut off and/or the sail furled, and its are tagged by the hunter with the following information: (a) progress therefrom has ceased. the hunter’s signature, (b) the hunter’s address, (c) the total number of birds involved, by species, and (d) the dates such • With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger birds were killed. Tagging is required if the birds are being than a 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fishhook, transported by another person for the hunter, or if the birds poison, drug, explosive, or stupefying substance. have been left for cleaning, storage (including temporary • By driving, rallying, or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance storage), shipment, or taxidermy services. See proxy statement or any sailboat to put them in the range of the hunters. on page 27. • By the aid of baiting (placing feed such as corn, wheat, salt, or other feed to constitute a lure or enticement), or on or over any baited areas. Hunters should be aware that a baited area is Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 23 Termination of Possession to misdemeanor fine and seizure of animals taken on private property. The possession of birds taken by any hunter shall be deemed to have ceased when such birds have been delivered by him to: Federal law prohibits unauthorized trespass on Indian-owned reservation lands for hunting, fishing, or trapping purposes. • Another person as a gift when accompanied by a proxy • To allow or cause the waste of edible portions of any game statement. animal, except for mountain lion, black bear or gray wolf. • A post office, or a common carrier, or a migratory bird Edible portions are defined as: preservation facility, and consigned for transport by the Postal Game birds - Breasts; Upland game animals - Hind legs, & Information General Rules General Service or a common carrier to some person other than the hunter. front legs and loins of rabbits and hares; Big game animals - Hind quarters, front quarters, loins (Note: Migratory birds left in processing or storage facilities, and tenderloins; Game fish - Fillets of fish, hind legs of home freezers, etc., are part of a hunter’s “possession limit” bullfrogs and tails of crayfish; until conditions above are met. Birds must be given or assigned • To fail to stop and report at any Fish and Game check station— to someone other than the taker in order to end or terminate with or without game or fish—encountered on your route of possession.) travel, even if your hunting, fishing or trapping activity occurred Species Identification outside the state of Idaho. No person shall transport within the United States any • To hunt or take any wildlife without a valid hunting license on migratory game bird and Eurasian-collared dove, unless the your person. head or one fully feathered wing remains attached to each bird • To take any game without the proper tag or permit. at all times while being transported from the place where taken • To shoot from or across the traveled portion, shoulders, or until they have arrived at the personal abode of the possessor or embankments of any road maintained by any government entity.

a migratory bird preservation facility. • To hunt game from any motorized vehicle, except for holders of Shipment a valid handicapped persons Motor Vehicle Hunting Permit. • To operate any vehicle in an area designated as closed for that No person shall ship migratory game birds unless the package specific vehicle type. is marked on the outside with: (a) the name and address of the person sending the birds, (b) the name and address of the • To use aircraft, including unmanned aircraft (e.g. drones), to person to whom the birds are being sent, and (c) the number of locate game or furbearing animal and communicate location birds, by species, contained in the package. to persons on the ground, or to use any helicopter to transport hunters, gear or game except at established landing fields. Importation: For information regarding the importation of • Make use of any aircraft, including unmanned aircraft (e.g. migratory birds killed in another country, hunters should drones), to locate any big game animals for purpose of hunting consult 50 CFR 20.61 through 20.66. those animals during the same calendar day those animals were State Rules located from the air. • To fail to produce wildlife in possession for inspection upon It is Unlawful: request of a conservation officer or other person authorized to • To enter private land to hunt, fish, or trap without enforce Idaho Fish and Game laws. permission if the land is: • To transfer any license, tag or permit or use another’s license, tag Associated with a residence or business; or permit. or Cultivated • To party hunt, or help fill another hunter’s bag. or Fenced or enclosed in a way that delineates the private • To acquire more controlled hunt permits or tags per species than property; that species’ bag limit. or unfenced and uncultivated, but is posted with • To destroy or disturb traps or remove any wildlife from traps conspicuous "no trespassing" signs or bright orange/ belonging to others. fluorescent paint at all property corners and boundaries • To enter Idaho with livestock without a health certificate for where the property intersects navigable streams, roads, gates transport and a brand inspection slip. and rights-of-way entering the land and posted in a way • To intentionally interfere with the lawful taking of wildlife or that people can see the postings. lawful predator control by another. It is illegal for anyone to post public land that is not held • To hunt any game animal or bird by means of baiting with grain, under an exclusive control lease. At first conviction of salt in any form (liquid or solid), or any other substance (not to trespass on private property carries a mandatory one-year include liquid scents) to constitute an attraction or enticement, revocation of hunting/fishing/trapping licenses in addition with the exception of applicable rules for the black bear baiting permit. 24 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov • To possess or transport game or parts, including processed meat, • Nez Perce National Historical Park in Clearwater, Idaho, General Rules taken by another person without having a proxy statement. and Nez Perce counties. & Information Areas Closed to all Hunting • Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area in Canyon County on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from No person shall take any wild animals or wild birds in the areas September 15 through the end of the waterfowl hunting listed below: season in the area south of Highway 18 and west of Pebble • Lewiston Preserve in Nez Perce County which includes the area Lane (Roswell Marsh segment). along the Clearwater River from Lewiston city limits upstream to • Yellowstone National Park in Fremont County. Spalding railroad bridge, between Highway 95/12 on the north Areas Closed to Hunting of Migratory side and the Camas Prairie railroad on the south side. Game Birds, Except Mourning Doves • Myrtle Creek Preserve in Boundary County Hunting, killing, or molesting of any migratory game bird is • Springfield Bird Preserve in Bingham County which includes the prohibited except mourning dove in the following areas: area enclosed by the following boundary: beginning 1 mile west of Springfield, Idaho on State Highway 39, and running north • Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Bingham, Bannock, and one-quarter mile, then east one-half mile, then south to State Power Counties within three hundred yards each way of Highway 39, then east along the north line of Highway 39 one- the Fort Hall Bluffs from Bigbend Boat Launch to the west half mile, then south one-half mile to the W. 850 S. Road, then boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and within west along this road three-fourths of a mile, then northwesterly 100 yards of any improved roadway or inhabited dwelling any in a straight diagonal line to the point of beginning. place within the reservation boundary. Areas Closed to Hunting of all Game Birds • Hagerman Wildlife Management Area in Gooding County in the area enclosed by the following boundary: Beginning at Hunting, killing, or molesting of any game bird is prohibited in a point 200 yards west of the point at which U.S. Highway the following areas: 30 crosses the south bank of Gridley Island, then northwest • Any part of federal refuges, state game preserves, state wildlife along a line 200 yards southwest of and parallel to U.S. management areas, bird preserves, bird refuges, and bird Highway 30 to a point 200 yards west of the junction of U.S. sanctuaries closed to bird hunting by legislative or commission Highway 30 and the WMA entrance, then west and north action including: and east along a line 200 yards outside of the WMA boundary • That portion of Ada County within Veterans Memorial which is marked by a fence, to the point at which the fence Park and the area between State Highway 21, Warm Springs meets U.S. Highway 30, then east and south along a line Avenue and the Boise City limits. 500 yards outside of the WMA boundary to the Snake River, then downstream along the north bank of the Snake River • That area of Craters of the Moon National Monument in and then along the south bank of Gridley Island to the point Blaine and Butte Counties prior to the 2000 expansion of the where U.S. Highway 30 crosses the south bank of Gridley Monument (which excludes the Craters of the Moon National Island, then 200 yards west of U.S. Highway 30 to the point Preserve). of beginning. Exception: Department sponsored waterfowl • Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area in Canyon County hunts. from September 15 through the end of the waterfowl hunting • Hubbard Reservoir in Ada County including the shoreline season in the area enclosed by the following boundary: area within 200 yards of the existing water line. Beginning at the bridge across Sand Hollow Creek on Old Fort Boise Road approximately 100 yards west of the WMA • Mormon Reservoir in Camas County including the shoreline headquarters, then north along the east bank of Sand Hollow area within 200 yards of the ordinary high water line. Creek to its confluence with the Snake River, then north and • Spokane River in Kootenai County from the Post Falls Dam northeast downstream along the east bank of the Snake River to Lake Coeur d’Alene at the orange pilings, within 200 yards to the WMA boundary fence, then south and southeast along of the ordinary high water line (2,128 feet above sea level). the WMA boundary fence to Old Fort Boise Road, then west • Thompson Lake in Kootenai County in the area enclosed on Old Fort Boise Road to the point of beginning. by the following center-of-roadway boundary: Beginning at • Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument in Twin Falls the junction of State Highway 97 and Thompson Lake Road County, except that portion within an area 50 feet in 317 north of the town of Harrison, then along Thompson elevation above the high water level of the Snake River - the Lake Road 317 to the junction of Blue Lake Road 318 east upslope area is marked by yellow fiberglass markers, and of Thompson Lake, then along Blue Lake Road 318 to the hunting is permitted downslope to the river. junction of Anderson Lake Road 319 at Springston, then • Harriman State Park Wildlife Refuge in Fremont County. along Anderson Lake Road 319 to the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes bicycle path, then west along the bicycle path to the • Mann’s Lake in Nez Perce County and extending 300 yards junction of State Highway 97 west of Harrison, then along beyond the Bureau of Reclamation property that encompasses State Highway 97 to the point of beginning. the lake.

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 25 Areas Closed to Goose Hunting • Minidoka and Cassia counties in the area enclosed by the • Canyon County in the area enclosed by the following following boundary: Within 200 yards of the high water line of roadway boundary and within 150 feet of the exterior side the Snake River from Milner Dam upstream to Meridian Road of said boundary (except that the closure shall extend to (north side of the Snake River) and 650 East Road (south side of 100 yards from the exterior side of said boundary along that the Snake River), about 6 1/2 miles east of the city of Burley. section commencing at the junction of Lake Shore Drive and Activities on Fish and Game Lands Rim Road, then south on Rim Road to West Lewis Lane, Some of the activities prohibited on all lands, waters and roads then east on West Lewis Lane to Lake Shore Drive, then under control or administration of Idaho Fish and Game include: & Information General Rules General along Lake Shore Drive to Emerald Road): Beginning about 3/4 of a mile south of the city of Nampa at the junction of • Entering, using or occupying lands or waters posted against such State Highway 45 (12th Avenue Road) and Greenhurst Road, entry, use, or occupancy. then west following Greenhurst Road to its junction with • Constructing blinds, pits, platforms, or tree stands where the soil Middleton Road, then north following Middleton Road to its is disturbed, trees are cut or altered, and artificial fasteners, such junction with Lake Lowell Avenue, then west following Lake as wire, rope, or nails are used. All blinds shall be available to the Lowell Avenue to its junction with Lake Avenue, then north public on a “first-come, first-served” basis. following Lake Avenue to its junction with West Roosevelt Avenue, then west following West Roosevelt Avenue to its • Leaving decoys unattended. Decoys may not be placed earlier junction with Indiana Avenue, then north following Indiana than two hours before official shooting hours for waterfowl. All Avenue to its junction with State Highway 55 (Karcher decoys must be picked up and removed from the hunting site no Road), then west following State Highway 55 to its junction later than two hours after official shooting hours for waterfowl with Riverside Road, then south following Riverside Road for that particular day. Driving on Fish and Game property to to the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge boundary, then place decoys is prohibited. west along boundary as posted to Lake Shore Drive, then in a • Special rules relating to uses of and activities on wildlife southeast direction following Lake Shore Drive to its junction management areas are detailed in a brochure titled “Public Use with Marsing Road, then east and south on Lake Shore Drive of Department Lands and Access Areas,” available from Fish and to Rim Drive, then south on Rim Drive to West Lewis Lane, Game regional offices. then east on West Lewis Lane to Lake Shore Drive, then Bird Dog Training Permits southeast on Lake Shore Drive to State Highway 45, then north on State Highway 45 to its junction with Greenhurst • A permit is required to train bird dogs on private/public lands Road, the point of beginning. (excluding licensed shooting preserves) when the release of artificially propagated upland game birds or waterfowl will be • Hagerman Valley in Gooding and Twin Falls counties in the part of the training process. Permit applications are available at area enclosed by the following boundary: Beginning at the Fish and Game regional offices. Gridley Island Bridge on the Snake River, then south and east and along the south bank to a point perpendicular to mile • A permit is required to sponsor/conduct any organized marker 187.5, then on a direct line east to the southern tip competitive dog trials/tests on private or public lands (excluding of Ritter Island (in the Snake River), then continuing east to licensed shooting preserves) when artificially propagated game the intersection of 3200 South Road and 1300 East Road, birds are used. The permit is required even if live birds are then north on the 1300 East Road to the 1200 East Road, not used or released during the trial on Wildlife Management then northwest and north on the 1200 East Road to the 3000 Area lands. Permit applications are available at Fish and Game South Road, then west on the 3000 South Road to a point regional offices. 500 yards east of the intersection of the 3000 South Road and the Hagerman National Fish Hatchery Road 500 yards east of the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area (WMA) boundary, then north and west 500 yards outside the Hagerman WMA boundary to U.S. Highway 30, then west and south 200 yards outside the Hagerman WMA boundary to the 2900 South Road, then west on the 2900 South Road to the 900 East Road, then due south to a point 200 yards north of the Snake River, then west and north 200 yards outside the high water line on the east bank of the Snake River to Lower Salmon Dam, then west across the Snake River, then south, southwest and east 200 yards outside the high water line on the west STOP AQUATIC bank of the Snake River (including the Idaho Power Upper HITCHHIKERS!™ Salmon Dam diversion canal) to the Gridley Bridge on U.S. Prevent the transport of nuisance species. Clean all recreational equipment. Highway 30, the point of beginning. www.ProtectYourWaters.net

When you leave a body of water: • Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment. 26 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov• Eliminate water from equipment before transporting. • Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.). • Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water. State Park Rules General Rules Certain types of hunting are allowed on some state parks. Please Report Wildlife Crime & Information contact the state park you are interested in visiting to determine hunting opportunity. Poaching is Stealing

Protection of Wildlife: All molesting, injuring or killing of any oncerned citizens who choose to wild creature is strictly prohibited, except as provided by action C“Make the Call” are instrumental in of the Idaho State Parks and Recreation Board and as established catching poachers stealing game and fish in board policy. Persons in possession of wildlife, which may be from Idaho’s citizens. legally taken within state park boundaries, must comply with Idaho Fish and Game rules. Anyone with information about a wildlife violation are encouraged to “Make the Personal Safety: No person may purposefully or negligently endanger the life of any person or creature within any land Call” and contact the Citizens Against administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation. No Poaching (CAP) hotline at 1-800-632- person may discharge firearms or any other projectile firing 5999. Callers may remain anonymous, and devices within any lands administered by the Department of they may be eligible for a reward. Parks and Recreation, except in the lawful defense of person, persons or property or in the course of lawful hunting, or for exhibition or at designated ranges as authorized by the director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Other Rules National Wildlife Refuges: More restrictive regulations may apply to National Wildlife Refuges. Hunters should check refuge regulations before hunting.

Indian-owned Reservation Lands: Federal law prohibits unauthorized trespass on Indian-owned reservation lands for hunting, fishing, or trapping purposes (18 US Code 1165).

PROXY STATEMENT (To transport wildlife taken by another person) Taker's Name______Taker's Signature______

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Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 27 LICENSES, TAGS AND PERMITS

To Buy a License, Tag or Permit • Prospective hunters have two course options to receive their certification: Instructor-led Course – 12 to 18 class hours • Visit an Idaho Fish and Game office or license vendor. plus an outdoor field day and final written exam. Online • By credit card, within the United States call 1-800-554- Course – A two-phase course begins with a self-paced, online 8685. Outside the U.S., or by internet. instruction and an online exam. An additional outdoor field • From your computer or mobile device, go to idfg.idaho.gov/buy day is required for hunter education. • Commercial licenses, duplicate tags, documents that require Refund Policy proof of disability, lifetime certificates, and bear baiting permits may be purchased only at Fish and Game offices. No refunds will be made on resident licenses, tags or permits. Nonresident hunting licenses and tags may be refunded less When buying licenses by telephone, the buyer will be assigned issuance fees and a $50 processing fee, in the event of: a confirmation number that may be used in lieu of the actual license for 14 days from the date of issue. When this number is • Illness or injury that disables a license holder for the entire used, the person must carry their driver’s license or identification applicable hunting season. card. A confirmation number may not be used in lieu of a tag or • Military deployment of license holder due to armed conflict. permit such as salmon/steelhead or WMA permits. Purchasers • Death of the license holder’s parent, spouse or child. must wait until tags or permits arrive in the mail. Tags and license must be returned with proof (death certificate, obituary, written justification by a licensed medical doctor, or Licenses purchased online must be printed from the buyer’s copy of military orders). Hunting license fees will not be refunded computer; they will not be mailed. A confirmation number after the license is used to apply for a controlled hunt or to buy may not be used in lieu of a tag or salmon/steelhead permit. a turkey, mountain lion, bear or gray wolf tag. The request must Purchasers must wait until tags or permits arrive in the mail. be postmarked by December 31 of the year in which the license The charge for phone-in purchases is three percent of the was valid, except for “event of death” refund, which must be transaction plus $5.50; the charge for online purchases is three submitted within 1 year of the death. percent of the transaction plus $3.50. A controlled hunt permit and tag may be made available in the Any license, tag or permit that is defaced or altered is invalid from same hunt for purchase by an immediate family member of a the date and time of issue. It is unlawful to use or attempt to use person who died before using his or her tag. Contact Licenses at any license that has been defaced or altered. (208) 334-2592. Nonresidents: If you hunt with an outfitter in Idaho, the If a refund is requested for any other reason, only the tag fees (not outfitter should buy your tags through the “outfitter set-aside” the license or permit fee) may be refunded at the following sliding pool of tags. scale rate: Sale Dates: Most licenses and tags go on sale December 1, • Postmarked before April 1 – 75 percent refund. but resident deer, and elk tags are not available until after the • Postmarked April 1 through June 30 – 50 percent refund. controlled hunt drawings are done. Most licenses are valid only • Postmarked July 1 through August 31 – 25 percent refund. for the calendar year for which they are issued. • Postmarked September 1 through December 31–No refund. Resident Disabled Licenses Hunter and Bowhunter Education Anyone certified as eligible for federal supplemental income (SSI), • To buy a hunting license, all hunters must show proof that social security disability income (SSDI), railroad retirement board they have completed a hunter education course if they were disability, a nonservice-connected veteran’s pension, or a service- born on or after January 1, 1975, unless they have held a connected veteran’s disability benefit with 40 percent or more valid hunting license from Idaho or another state. combined/overall disability rating, may qualify for a “disabled” • To buy an archery permit, all bowhunters must possess a license. Bring current year documentation when applying. valid hunting license and show proof they have completed Disabled licenses may be purchased at Fish and Game offices, an approved bowhunter education course or show evidence selected license vendors (see website for list), and through the of having been licensed for an archery-only hunt in Idaho or mail. another state, or complete an affidavit to that effect. • Course and registration information can be found on Fish and Disabled Hunter/Companion Game’s website or by contacting any Fish and Game office. The rules for a companion assisting a disabled hunter allow the • Individuals planning to participate in fall hunts are companion to take an animal that has been wounded by the encouraged to enroll in a course before June 30, as the disabled hunter and to place and validate the disabled hunter’s tag number of courses offered becomes very limited closer to on the animal. fall hunting seasons. 28 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov The rules apply for disabled hunters who possess a valid disabled Examples include: combination license, a nonresident disabled American Veteran • Home utility bills for the previous six months. hunting license, a disabled archery permit, or a disabled hunt- • Rent receipts or mortgage statements for the previous six from-a-motor-vehicle permit and a valid tag. months. The companion is not required to have a tag or controlled hunt • Notarized statement from an employer on business permit to assist a disabled hunter. However, the companion must letterhead. have a valid license and applicable special weapon permit (i.e. – • Proof of voter registration dated six months prior. for an archery only hunt, the companion would need an archery • For a minor child under 18, identification from a parent. permit) when assisting a disabled hunter. 3. Military members: A member of the military service of the The companion must have a written statement of designation United States or a foreign country, state National Guard or from the disabled hunter while hunting with the disabled hunter Air National Guard, together with spouse and children under or assisting them with taking and tagging their harvested animal. 18 years of age, residing in his/her household, who have been The statement must include the disabled hunters name, address, officially transferred, stationed, domiciled and on active duty hunting license, big game tag number and the dates of the in the state of Idaho for a period of 30 days last preceding designation as a companion. application, as long as such assignment continues, is eligible to

purchase a resident license. Licenses, Tags The companion must accompany the disabled hunter while and Permits hunting and they are required to be within normal conversation To show eligibility you need: A current “Military Status and or hearing range without shouting or the aid of electronic devices. Residency Affidavit” signed by first sergeant, section commander or commander; or a current request and authorization for For more information about the rules for a companion to a permanent change of station showing a ‘report no later than’ date disabled hunter, please contact your local Fish and Game office. within the last 60 days; or a combination of two documents given in number two (2) above dated thirty (30) days prior. Resident Lifetime License Certificates This is a summary of residency requirements, for additional The purchase of a lifetime certificate could be the best investment details see Idaho Code 36-202(S) and 36-405; online at idfg. you ever make. Lifetime certificates authorize all privileges idaho.gov/title36 and idfg.idaho.gov/idapa13 or contact associated with a corresponding annual license, are valid for the your local Fish and game office. Persons who do not qualify as life of the certificate holder and are available to Idaho residents. residents must purchase a nonresident license. The lifetime certificate does not include tags and permits. If a lifetime certificate holder moves out of Idaho, they will continue Hunting Passports to receive an annual license, but will pay nonresident tag and Hunting Passports are available only to first time hunters. permit fees. Lifetime certificates can be purchased at IDFG offices Anyone who has previously held a hunting license in any state is only. not eligible. For more information, visit: idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/ Applicant Combination Hunting Fishing passport, or contact your local Fish and Game office. 0 - 1 year $795.50 $276.75 $601.75 2 - 50 years $1,113.00 $386.75 $841.75 51 and older $636.75 $221.75 $481.75 Idaho Residency Requirements Proof of residency is required to buy any resident license. A previous year’s license is not proof of residency.

1. Drivers must present: A valid Idaho driver’s license and must have been domiciled in the state of Idaho for the last six months immediately prior to purchasing a resident license, tag or permit. Owning real property or paying property taxes within the state of Idaho does not in itself establish residency. Claiming resident privileges in any other state or country will compromise your resident status in Idaho.

2. Non-drivers must present: An Idaho identification card issued by the Department of Transportation; or a combination of two documents bearing your name and address but not issued by To purchase a license go to: yourself. idfg.idaho.gov/buy

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 29 Resident License, Tag and Permit Fees Prices listed below include prices for those who have held a valid annual/3 year license in 2017 and 2018 who are considered "Price Locked" and prices for those who are not price locked. To opt in to the price lock you may purchase a 3 year license. See important notes on next page.

WITH PRICE LOCK WITHOUT PRICE LOCK FEE OR LICENSE ANNUAL 3-YEAR7 ANNUAL 3-YEAR7 Access-Depredation Fee for Adults $5.00 10.00 $5.00 $10.00 Access-Depredation Fee for Jr./Sr./DAV/Furlough 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 A license buyer is required to pay this annual fee when purchasing their first annual license of the year. It will not apply to any additional annual licenses purchased later in the year, nor is it required to purchase a daily license. Adult Licenses: 18 years of age and older Sportsman’s Package (Adult or Youth)¹ $124.25 N/A $144.60 N/A Combination (Hunting & Fishing) 33.50 97.00 38.75 97.00 Disabled Combination – SSI, SSDI, DAV 5.00 11.50 5.75 11.50 Military Furlough Combination 17.50 N/A 20.50 N/A Hunting 12.75 34.75 15.75 34.75 Fishing 25.75 73.75 30.50 73.75 Daily Fishing (first day)⁸ 11.50 13.50 N/A N/A Each consecutive day at initial time of purchase 5.00 6.00 Disabled Fishing 5.00 11.50 5.75 11.50 Military Furlough Fishing 17.50 N/A 20.50 N/A Trapping (expires June 30) 26.75 N/A 29.75 N/A Taxidermist/Furbuyer (expires June 30)² 40.00 5-yr-176.75 40.00 5-yr-176.75 Hunting Passport (8+ yrs Junior or Adult)⁶ 1.75 N/A 1.75 N/A Youth Licenses Junior Combination (Hunting & Fishing, 14-17 yrs) $17.50 $49.00 $19.75 $49.00 Junior Hunting (10-17 yrs)⁵ 7.25 18.25 8.25 18.25 Junior Fishing (14-17yrs) 13.75 37.75 16.00 37.75 Youth Trapping (expires June 30) 7.25 N/A 8.25 N/A Senior Licenses - 65 or Older Senior Combination (Hunting & Fishing) $11.75 $31.75 $13.75 $31.75 Permits and Validations Archery or Muzzleloader Permit $18.25 $19.50 Bear Baiting Permit² 12.75 15.00 Hound Hunter Permit 12.75 15.00 WMA Pheasant Permit (18+ yrs) 23.75 each 28.75 Sage/Sharp-tailed Grouse Permit 4.75 N/A 5.75 N/A Disabled Archery or Disabled Motor Vehicle Permit2,3 1.75 1.75 Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit 1.75 2.75 Salmon or Steelhead Permit 12.75 15.25 Two-Pole Permit 13.75 15.00 Adult Tags Deer $19.75 $24.75 Elk 30.75 N/A 36.75 N/A Pronghorn 31.25 36.50

30 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov WITH PRICE LOCK WITHOUT PRICE LOCK FEE OR LICENSE ANNUAL 3-YEAR7 ANNUAL 3-YEAR7 Adult Tags Bear/Second Bear and Mt. Lion/Second Mt. Lion 11.50 each 13.75 Gray Wolf 11.50 each 13.75 Gray Wolf Trapping (expires June 30) 11.50 each 13.75 General Turkey 19.75 22.75 Extra Turkey 12.25 each N/A 12.25 N/A Special Unit Turkey 5.00 each 5.00 Sandhill Crane 19.75 each 22.75 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat 166.75 199.75 (tag only, does not include application fee) Youth, Senior and DAV Tags⁴ Deer⁴ $10.75 $12.50 Elk⁴ 16.50 18.75 N/A N/A Bear and Second Bear⁴ 6.75 each 7.75 Turkey and Extra Turkey⁴ 10.75 each 12.50 Controlled Hunt Application for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, or Turkey $6.25 each $6.25 Application for Moose, Sheep or Mt. Goat 16.75 N/A 16.75 N/A Turkey Controlled Hunt Permit 7.75 7.75

Resident Notes: For licenses not listed, please visit our web page at: idfg.idaho.gov. 1 The sportsman’s package includes deer, elk, turkey, bear, gray wolf and mountain lion tags, and archery, muzzleloader, salmon and steelhead permits. 2 Available only at Idaho Fish and Game offices. 3 Disability must be certified by a medical doctor on a Fish and Game form. 4 Must have a senior combination or hunting license, a junior combination or hunting license, a junior hunting passport, or a DAV combination or hunting license. 5 All youth younger than twelve must be accompanied in the field by an adult license holder close enough to be within normal conversation or hearing range without shouting or the aid of electronic devices. A 9-year old Yourself may buy a license to apply for a controlled hunt tag, but he or she must be 10 years old at the time of the hunt. Time theOff clock. 6 Anyone hunting with this license must be accompanied in the field by an adult license holder close enough to 3-year license locks in your rates! be within normal conversation or hearing range without shouting or the aid of electronic devices. n 2018 a fee increase went into effect. 7 If a 3-year resident hunting, fishing or combination IIf you have purchased a license every license holder moves out of Idaho, the license will year since 2017, you still pay 2017 prices. remain valid, but the holder will be required to purchase If not, you can still pay 2017 prices if you nonresident tags and permits. buy a 3-year license or a lifetime license. 8 Price Lock on daily fishing is only available as long as the customer has a current year annual or a valid multiyear For more information, please visit: hunting license. Otherwise customer must pay fees in idfg.idaho.gov/pricelock column 3.

Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 31 Nonresident License, Tag and Permit Fees Prices listed below are as of January 1, 2019. Prices may change without notice. Licenses, tags and permits are valid through December 31, except where noted. All tags, permits and applications require the purchase of a license.

FEE OR LICENSE ANNUAL 3-YEAR FEE OR LICENSE ANNUAL 3-YEAR Access-Depredation Fee for Adult $10.00 20.00 WMA Pheasant Permit (18+ yrs) 51.75 ea. Access-Depredation Fee for Sage/Sharp-tailed Grouse Permit 5.75 4.00 8.00 Jr./Sr./DAV Disabled Archery or Disabled Motor 1.75 A license buyer is required to pay this annual fee when Vehicle Permit1,3 N/A purchasing their first annual license of the year. It will not Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit 4.75 apply to any additional annual licenses purchased later in the Salmon or Steelhead Permit 25.75 year, nor is it required to purchase a daily license. Two-Pole Permit 15.50 Adult Licenses: 18 years of age and older Adult Tags Combination Hunting & Fishing $240.00 716.50 Deer $301.75 Hunting (includes three-day fishing license 154.75 460.75 Elk 416.75 each year of license) Pronghorn 311.75 Disabled American Veteran Hunting 31.75 N/A (DAV)6 (Includes three-day fishing license) Bear 186.00 Small Game Hunting (Not valid for the first Reduced Bear and Second Bear 41.75 ea 97.75 N/A five days of pheasant season) Mountain Lion 186.00 Three-Day Nonresident Small Game Reduced Mountain Lion and 41.75 ea. Hunting (Not valid for the first five days 35.50 N/A Second Mountain Lion N/A of pheasant season) Gray Wolf and Gray Wolf Trapping 31.75 ea. Nongame Hunting 35.50 N/A (expires June 30) Shooting Preserve Hunting 23.75 N/A General Turkey and Extra Turkey 80.00 ea. Fishing 98.25 291.25 Special Unit Turkey 5.00 ea. Daily Fishing (first day) Sandhill Crane 67.50 15.00 Each consecutive day at initial time N/A Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat 7.00 of purchase (tag only, does not include application $2,101.75 Three-day Salmon/Steelhead 37.50 N/A fee) Trapping (expires June 30) 301.75 N/A Junior Mentored/DAV Tags Taxidermist/Furbuyer1 (expires June 30) 170.00 N/A Deer4 $23.75 Hunting Passport2 (8+years Junior or Elk4 39.75 1.75 N/A N/A 18+years Adult) Bear and Second Bear4 23.75 ea. Junior Mentored & Youth Licenses Turkey and Extra Turkey4 19.75 ea. Junior Mentored Hunting5 (10-17 yrs) $31.75 91.75 Controlled Hunt Junior Fishing (under 18 yrs) 21.75 61.75 Application for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, $14.75 ea. Permits and Validations or Turkey N/A Archery or Muzzleloader Permit $20.00 Application for moose, sheep or mt. goat 41.75 Bear Baiting Permit1 31.75 N/A Turkey Controlled Hunt Permit 7.75 Hound Hunter Permit1 169.75

For licenses not listed, please visit our web page at: idfg.idaho.gov. Nonresident Notes: 1 These licenses and permits are only available at Idaho Fish and Game offices. 2 Anyone hunting with this license must be accompanied in the field by an adult license holder close enough to be within normal conversation or hearing range without shouting or the aid of electronic devices. 3 Disability must be certified by a medical doctor on a Fish and Game form. 4 Must have a junior mentored hunting license, Junior Hunting Passport or a DAV license. The accompanying adult must have a tag(s) for the same species, and can only mentor two youth at a time. The junior mentored/DAV deer and elk tags are not valid for bear, gray wolf or mountain lion. Price not valid for leftover nonresident, general season deer or elk tags purchased as second tags. 5 Anyone hunting with this license must be accompanied in the field by an adult license holder close enough to be within normal conversation or hearing range without shouting or the aid of electronic devices. A 9-year old may buy a license to apply for a controlled hunt, but he or she must be 10 years old at the time of the hunt. 6 Disability must be certified by Veterans Affairs on their official letterhead showing combined service-connected disability rating of 40% or more. 32 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov Save Time, Buy Online!

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Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 33 NAVIGABILITY AND PUBLIC ACCESS (Refer to Idaho Code 36-1601)

avigable streams are defined as any Nstream which, in its natural high- water condition, will float logs or any other commercial or floatable commodity, or is capable of being navigated by oar or Permanent vegetation, motor propelled small craft for pleasure or e.g., shrubs, usually stop commercial purposes. Navigable streams at the high-water mark. are recognized as public transportation Private corridors, thus members of the public property have the right to use the corridor, provided they enter and exit the corridor Public right of way BELOW highwater mark at a public right of way, and remain within the corridor. Many navigable streams flow through private property, thus it is important that anglers know their rights and responsibilities when fishing in navigable waters that flow through Dam or other object private property. obstructing stream

When fishing in navigable streams bordered by private property: Get back in here • You must stay within the normal high- Get out here water marks of the stream, unless you have landowner permission to get out Public right of way on the bank, or have no other means of getting around an obstruction in the stream (such as a fence or diversion dam).

• When getting outside of the stream to go around an obstruction, take the Private property shortest, most direct route around the obstruction to get back in the stream. Legal access site stream • Do not allow pets or children to Typical public road right of way—check trespass on adjacent private property, Public Road with local road departments to determine without landowner permission. right-of-way width.

• You may enter and exit navigable Public road right of way streams at other public rights of way, such as county road bridges. stream

• ASK FIRST! Always get landowner written permission or other lawful permission before crossing private lands outside of a public right of way.

34 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov IDAHO’S TRESPASS LAW changed July 1, 2018.

Know before you go!

All persons must have written permission or other A first conviction of trespass on private property lawful form of permission to enter or remain on carries a mandatory one-year revocation of privateASK land to shoot any weapon or hunt, fish,FIRST hunting/fishing/trapping licenses in addition to trap or retrieve game. misdemeanor fine and seizure of animals taken on A person should know land is private and they are private property. not allowed without permission because: Federal law prohibits unauthorized trespass on Indian-owned reservation lands for hunting, fishing, • The property is associated with a residence or or trapping purposes. business; Refer to Idaho Code 36-1603 and I.C. 18-7008. • OR cultivated; Please visit: idfg.idaho.gov/askfirst • OR fenced or enclosed in a way that delineates the private property;

• OR unfenced and uncultivated, but is posted with conspicuous “no trespassing’ signs or bright orange/fluorescent paint at all property corners and boundaries where the property Permission Form intersects navigable streams, roads, gates and rights-of-way entering the land and posted in Permission given to: a way that people can see the postings. ______Note – if private property adjoins or is contained within public lands, the fence line adjacent to Dates permission is valid: public land should be posted with “no trespassing from:______signs” or bright orange/fluorescent paint at the to:______corners of the fence adjoining public land and at all navigable streams, roads, gates and rights-of- General Description of Property: way entering the private land from public land and ______posted in a way that people can see the postings. ______It is illegal for anyone to post public land that is not held under an exclusive control lease. ______Private posting at navigable streams shall not Landowner Name (print): prohibit access to navigable streams below the ______high-water mark as allowed by Idaho law. Owner or Agent Signature: A property owner may revoke permission at any ______time. Any person must leave private property when asked to do so by the owner or agent. A property owner may revoke permission at any time. Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2019 – 2020 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 35 Craig Mountain

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