The Department has initiated proposed rulemaking. Proposed rule draft open for comment on October 7, 2026.
The notice of rulemaking – proposed rule was published in the May 5, 2026, Idaho Administrative Bulletin.
The notice of Rulemaking – proposed rule was published in the October 7, 2026, Idaho Administrative Bulletin.
Negotiated rulemaking is being initiated to provide the Department the ability to manage Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management zones down to the specific Game Management Unit (GMU). The language revision would make moving an animal carcass between GMUs within a CWD management zone illegal whether salvaged or taken through hunting. Current language allows movement of whole carcasses, that may contain brain or spinal tissue, between GMUs within a CWD management zone.
Amber Worthington, Deputy Director
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 S. Walnut St.
P.O. Box 25
Boise, ID 83707