Ask Fish and Game: Waterfowl Rule Books

Q: When will the new waterfowl seasons and rules books be available, and when is the youth waterfowl hunt? A: Waterfowl seasons and rules for 2015 are expected to be shipped to license vendors beginning Wednesday, September 16. Look for them to arrive a few days later. Meanwhile they are available online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/rules/?getPage=66. The special two-day youth waterfowl hunt is September 26 and 27 in Area 1, and October 3 and 4 in the rest of the state. See rules booklet for area boundaries. The youth waterfowl hunt is for licensed hunters 15 years of age and younger, and the seasons for ducks, geese, snipe and coots are open for two days only. A Federal Migratory (HIP) permit is required; a Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp is not. Daily and possession limits are the same as limits statewide in effect during regular seasons. At least one adult 18 years or older, with a valid hunting license, must accompany each youth hunting party in the field during the hunt. Adults are not authorized to hunt. All other state rules and federal regulations for waterfowl hunting are in effect.