The Department is undergoing negotiated rulemaking. Written comments were accepted from October 1, 2025, to October 22, 2025.
The notice of rulemaking – proposed rule was published in the October 1, 2025, Idaho Administrative Bulletin.
The intent to promulgate was published in the May 1, 2024, Idaho Administrative Bulletin. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to adopt the proposed rule language.
This rulemaking concerns the comprehensive review of current IDAPA 13.01.04, “Rules Governing Licensing,” in compliance with Executive Order 2020-01. The agency has identified some technical, duplicative, obsolete, and non-substantive modifications to be evaluated for integration. The agency has evaluated content of this chapter and IDAPA 13.01.08, “Rules Governing Taking of Big Game Animals,” and in an effort to streamline, has moved relevant content that specifically addresses big game to 13.01.08 and content that addresses general licensing topics has been moved from 13.01.08 to 13.01.04.
The agency has added language around the newly adopted non-resident draw framework approved by the Commission through temporary rule. This rulemaking adds a provision to hunt turkeys through the Landowner Permission Hunt and Landowner Appreciation Program; adds a new Herd Health Landowner Permission Hunt; and adds stronger language highlighting the illegality of sale, marketing, or purchase of Landowner Appreciation Program tags. Language was added to the bighorn sheep auction and lottery tag sections to provide more opportunities for Hells Canyon hunters.
The public comment period was open from October 1, 2025, to October 22, 2025.
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 S. Walnut St.
P.O. Box 25
Boise, ID 83707