Rulemaking Process
Rules passed by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, such as legal equipment definitions, controlled hunt requirements, allowable method of take, and tag quotas are considered rulemaking and must be adopted following the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act, including approval by the Idaho Legislature whose guidance is that formal negotiated rulemaking should be followed whenever feasible.
Public comment is an important part of rule development and will be used to determine feasibility of negotiated rulemaking. Please be aware that public comments will become part of the official public record. If you want to provide comments on one or more of the following proposals, you may do so within each rulemaking docket below.
Seasons
Setting the season includes setting season timing and length, species and sex of animal (or fish), size of animal, and number of animals. Season regulations do not require legislative approval.
Season setting is done through separate means, webpage, and process. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about wildlife management or enforcement, please contact a Fish and Game regional office.
Idaho Code
Idaho laws pertaining to Fish and Game are contained in Title 36 of Idaho Code.
The Idaho Code is made available on the Internet by the Idaho Legislature as a public service. This Internet version of the Idaho Code may not be used for commercial purposes, nor may this database be published or repackaged for commercial sale without express written permission.
Administrative Rules
The Administrative Rules are made available on the Internet by the Office of Administrative Rules, Idaho Department of Administration. Official copies of the Administrative Rules must be obtained through the Office of Administrative Rules.
Petitions and Comments
Rulemaking petitions and public comments on current rulemakings should be submitted using the link below. The form is for rulemaking only; all comments and petitions submitted will be considered official. This form is not intended to be used for season setting input or anything outside of the contents of Idaho Administrative Rules.
Rulemaking
Docket: 13-0107-2401
| Rulemaking | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
Rules Governing Taking of WildlifeDocket: 13-0107-2401 |
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director |
Docket: 13-0102-2401
| Rulemaking | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
Rules Governing Mandatory Education, Mentored Hunting, and Shooting RangesDocket: 13-0102-2401 |
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director |
Docket: 13-0111-2401
| Rulemaking | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
Rules Governing Fish, Fishing Methods and GearDocket: 13-0111-2401 |
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director |
Docket: 13-0117-2401
| Rulemaking | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
Zero-based regulation rulemaking: Rules Governing Use of Bait for Hunting Big Game AnimalsDocket: 13-0117-2401 |
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director |
Docket: 13-0116-2401
| Rulemaking | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
Zero-based regulation rulemaking: Trapping of Wildlife and Taking of Furbearing AnimalsDocket: 13-0116-2401 |
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director |
Docket: 13-0108-2401
| Rulemaking | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
Zero-based regulation rulemaking: Rules Governing Taking of Big Game AnimalsDocket: 13-0108-2401 |
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director |
Docket: 13-0104-2401
| Rulemaking | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
Zero-based regulation rulemaking: Rules Governing LicensingDocket: 13-0104-2401 |
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director |