IDAPA 13 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Wildlife Bureau 13.01.07 – Rules Governing the Taking of Upland Game Animals Who does these rules apply to? These rules apply to individuals taking upland game animals. Hunting activities in Idaho gener- ally require a license/permit from the Department. What is the purpose of these rules? These rules govern the take of upland game animals, define method of take and identify areas closed to hunting of upland game animals so that Idaho continues to have game populations in the future. These rules also manage social aspects to provide a range of opportunities and bal- ance different public interests and preferences. What is the legal authority for the agency to promulgate this rule? This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature: Fish and Game - Fish and Game Commission: • Section 36-103, Idaho Code – Wildlife Property of the State, Preservation • Section 36-104, Idaho Code – General Powers and Duties of Commission Protection of Animals and Birds: • Section 36-1101, Idaho Code – Taking of Wildlife Unlawful Except by Statute or Commission Rule or Proclamation – Methods Prohibited – Exceptions Who do I contact for more information on this rule? Idaho Department of Fish and Game 600 S. Walnut Street Boise, ID 83712 P.O. Box 25 Boise, ID 83707 Phone: (208) 334-3771 Fax: (208) 334-4885 Email: [email protected] Webpage: http:/idfg.idaho.gov Zero-Based Regulation Review – 2021 for Rulemaking and 2022 Legislative Review Table of Contents 13.01.07 – Rules Governing Taking of Wildlife 000. Legal Authority. ................................................................................................. 3 001. Title And Scope. ................................................................................................ 3 003. – 099. (Reserved) .............................................................................................. 3 100. Seasons And Limits. ......................................................................................... 3 101. – 199. (Reserved) .............................................................................................. 3 200. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 1-5. .......................... 3 201. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 6-10A. ...................... 4 202. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 11-15. ...................... 5 203. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 16-20A. .................... 6 204. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 21-25. ...................... 7 205. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 26-30A. .................... 8 206. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 31-35. ...................... 8 207. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 36-40. ...................... 9 208. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 41-45. .................... 10 209. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 46-50. .................... 11 210. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 51-55. .................... 11 211. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 56-60A. .................. 12 212. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 61-65. .................... 13 213. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 66-70. .................... 14 214. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 71-75. .................... 15 215. Game Management Unit Boundary Descriptions – Units 76-78. .................... 16 216. – 249. (Reserved) ............................................................................................ 16 250. Game Management Zone Descriptions. ......................................................... 16 251. – 299. (Reserved) ............................................................................................ 17 300. General Closures To Hunting And Trapping. .................................................. 17 301. – 399. (Reserved) ............................................................................................ 18 400. Official Shooting Hours. .................................................................................. 18 401. – 499. (Reserved) ............................................................................................ 18 500. Wounding, Retrieving, And Possession. ......................................................... 18 501. – 999. (Reserved) ............................................................................................ 18 Page 2 13.01.07 – RULES GOVERNING TAKING OF WILDLIFE 000. LEGAL AUTHORITY. Sections 36-103, 36-104, 36-105, 36-901, 36-1101, 36-1102, Idaho Code, authorize the Commission to adopt rules concerning taking of wild animals, including wild fish. (7-1-21)T 001. TITLE AND SCOPE. The title of this chapter for citation is IDAPA 13.01.07, “Rules Governing Taking of Wildlife.” These rules govern adoption of seasons and limits by proclamation, game management unit descriptions for game animals and game birds, and requirements for reasonable efforts to retrieve wounded game and furbearing animals. (7-1-21)T 003. – 099. (RESERVED) 100. SEASONS AND LIMITS. The Commission sets fishing, hunting, and trapping seasons, bag limits and possession limits by proclamation, including those for game fish, furbearing animals, upland game animals, game birds, big game animals, and falconry. Proclamations may include general, youth only, special/short-range weapon, and landowner appreciation seasons; exceptions by region, game management unit, or special rule fishing waters for limits or methods of take; designation of controlled hunts by specified areas; and limits or caps on tag numbers. The Commission adopts and publishes these proclamations in accordance with Section 36-105(3), Idaho Code. (7-1-21)T 101. – 199. (RESERVED) 200. GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS – UNITS 1-5. 01. Unit 1. All of BOUNDARY COUNTY and that portion of BONNER COUNTY north of the Pend Oreille River, Pend Oreille Lake and Clark Fork River. (7-1-21)T 02. Unit 2. Those portions of BONNER and KOOTENAI COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the intersection of the Idaho-Washington State line and the north bank of the Pend Oreille River, then east along the Pend Oreille River to Pend Oreille Lake at the railroad trestle in the southeast corner of the City of Sandpoint, then south across the railroad trestle, then east and south along the western shoreline of Pend Oreille Lake to the south boundary of Farragut State Park, then west along the boundary to State Highway 54 at Farragut State Park west entrance, then west on State Highway 54 to U.S. 95, then south on U.S. 95 to Lake Coeur d'Alene at the Spokane River source, then west along the southern bank of the Spokane River to the Idaho-Washington State line, then north along the state line to the point of beginning. (7-1-21)T 03. Unit 3. Those portions of KOOTENAI, SHOSHONE, and BENEWAH COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Mission Point on the St. Joe River and State Highway 3, then northeast on State Highway 3 to Interstate 90, then east on Interstate 90 to Kingston, then north on Forest Highway 9 (North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River Road) to Forest Service Road 209 (Little North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River Road), then northwest along Forest Service Road 209 then north along Forest Road 385 to the watershed divide between the Coeur d'Alene River and Pend Oreille Lake, then northwest along the divide to Bernard Peak, then north to Steamboat Rock on Pend Oreille Lake, then west along the lake shore to the south boundary of Farragut State Park, then west along the boundary to State Highway 54 at the west entrance of Farragut State Park, then west on State Highway 54 to U.S. 95, then south on U.S. 95 to Coeur d'Alene Lake, then southeast along the eastern shoreline of Coeur d'Alene and Round Lakes to the point of beginning. (7-1-21)T 04. Unit 4. Those portions of BONNER, KOOTENAI, and SHOSHONE COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning on the Idaho-Montana State line at the watershed divide between Pend Oreille Lake and the Coeur d'Alene River, then southeast along the state line to the watershed divide between the Coeur d'Alene and St. Joe Rivers, then west along the divide to State Highway 3, then northeast on State Highway 3 to Interstate 90, then east on Interstate 90 to Kingston, then north on Forest Highway 9 (North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River Road) to Forest Service Road 209 (Little North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River Road), then northwest along Forest Service Road 209 then north along Forest Road 385 to the watershed divide between the Coeur d'Alene River and Pend Oreille Lake, then northeast along the divide to the point of beginning. (7-1-21)T 05. Unit 4A. Those portions of BONNER and KOOTENAI COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning on the Idaho-Montana State line at the watershed divide between Pend Oreille Lake and the Coeur d'Alene River, then southwest along the divide to Bernard Peak, then north to Steamboat Rock on Pend Oreille Lake, then northwest along the western shoreline of Pend Oreille Lake to the railroad trestle approximately one (1) mile south of Sandpoint, then north on the railroad trestle to Sandpoint, then east along the north banks of Pend Oreille Lake and the Clark Fork River to the Idaho-Montana State line, then south on the state line to the point of Section 000 Page 3 IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 13.01.07 Department of Fish