This rulemaking addresses two items. First, this rulemaking modifies four game management zones to align with changes in elk zones presented in the Department’s Idaho Elk Management Plan 2024-2030. Zone changes comprise the following: Owyhee (remove GMU 38), Boise River (add GMU 38), Big Desert (add GMUs 53 and 68A), and Snake River (remove GMUs 53 and 68A).
Second, this rulemaking adds language to clarify that Department and Commission regulatory actions do not authorize any person to violate federal laws relative to federally protected wildlife when there is not a valid federal take authorization under federal law, regulation, or permit.
October 2024 Idaho Administrative Bulletin
Public Comment
The public comment period is now closed. Pending rule language will be presented to the Commission for adoption on November 7, 2024..
