The Department is initiating proposed 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 13.01.16, “Trapping of Wildlife and Taking of Furbearing Animals,” in compliance with Executive Order 2020-01. The agency has identified some technical, duplicative, and non-substantive modifications to be evaluated for integration.
The agency added clarifying language in the ‘bait’ definition and increased accidental take reimbursement to $25 for bobcat, otter, or fisher. Additional proposed changes include: a new allowance for director or supervisor discretion to authorize use of certain snow-covered routes, restrictions on trapping near wildlife crossing structures, clarification around trapping on private property, and improved agency flexibility regarding allowance of trapping on game preserves and agency-owned or controlled lands.
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