The Department has begun the process of negotiated rulemaking. A public meeting was held Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Proposed rule draft open for comment on October 7, 2026.
The intent to promulgate was published in the April 1, 2026, Idaho Administrative Bulletin.
Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rule was published in the October 7, 2026, Idaho Administrative Bulletin.
This rulemaking is being initiated to explore the opportunity to expand electronic tagging (e-tagging) options for game birds. By allowing e-tagging validation, the Department is attempting to modernize processes and eliminate the need for a paper tag in the field for those interested. This will help mitigate the trouble of faded, washed-out, or lost paper tags.
The Department is interested in e-tagging validation for turkeys and Wildlife Management Area-planted pheasants, initially, with potential to expand programming to cranes, sage-grouse, and swans. The rulemaking would allow for e-tagging and create provisions around the application of the e-tagging validation methodology.
A public comment period is open through October 28, 2026.
Submit a Comment
A public meeting was held on April 15.
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 S. Walnut St.
P.O. Box 25
Boise, ID 83707