Frequently Asked Questions
We get a lot of questions. We post here answers to questions we're being asked frequently. If you have a question not answered here, please contact us. Urgent questions should be directed to your nearest office. Some answers change over time; please take note of the "answered" date.
Displaying 2251 - 2275 of 3534 questionsQ: Is there a private land owner tree planting assistance program?
I'd like to plant a row of evergreens down one side of my 5 acre pasture to provide protection for pheasants.A:
Please contact the IDFG Region office in your area to talk to the Landowner Sportsman Coordinator. Our region offices are listed on our website.answered 1/3/2013
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Thank you for your suggestion. It will be forwarded to our License Department.answered 1/3/2013
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A hunting license is only required if you are hunting.answered 1/1/2013
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We don't have a DAV discount on a fishing only license but we do have a discounted DAV combination (hunting/fishing) license. It costs $5.00 and is available for residents only.answered 1/1/2013
Q: Are you required to remove killed predators?
If you are coyote hunting and you do kill one, are you required to remove the animal or can you leave it? Also, same question for carp? Thank you.A:
Coyotes are classified as predators and carp are classified as a unprotected nongame fish. Both can be left in the field. Hunters are required to remove and care for the edible meat of big game animals, except black bears, mountain lions, and gray wolves.answered 1/1/2013
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No. You must get a 2013 Idaho hunting license and migratory bird validation. The federal duck stamp is still valid and doesn't need to be replaced.answered 1/1/2013
Q: Is there a season for coyotes and if so when
Is there a season for coyotes and when is it? Can I go hunting on BLM land?A:
Coyotes can be hunted year round and we do not have restrictions on how many you can kill. You must have an Idaho hunting license to hunt them. Please contact BLM directly to see if the area you want to hunt in is open.answered 12/31/2012
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Yes, you are required to have an Idaho hunting license to hunt in Idaho, including hunting jack rabbits.answered 12/31/2012
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission does not have any rules which regulate the use or placement of trail cameras. The use and placement of trail cameras would be subject to regulation by the landowner or land manager.answered 12/31/2012
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The season dates for chukar and gray partridge hunting are September 15, 2012 through January 31, 2013. (Daily bag limit is 8 chukar and 8 gray partridge. Possession limit is 24 chukar and 24 gray partridge).answered 12/30/2012
Q: Why is their no Squirrel Hunting allowed in Idaho?
Why is their no Squirrel Hunting allowed in idaho?A:
The information copied below lists many of the animals that may be hunted and those that may not be hunted. Hunting of Predatory & Unprotected Animals (MAY BE HUNTED--HUNTING OR TRAPPING LICENSE REQUIRED) Some animals are classified as “predators” or as “unprotected” and can be hunted and taken all year. Animals classified as predators in Idaho include coyotes, raccoons, jackrabbits, skunks, weasels, and starling. The most frequently hunted unprotected animals include marmots, fox squirrels, porcupines and Columbian ground squirrels, English sparrows, Eurasian-collared doves, and feral pigeons. These species may be taken in any amounts and at any time by holders of the appropriate valid Idaho hunting, trapping or combination hunting license, provided such taking is not in violation of state, county, or city laws, ordinances or regulations. Game birds may be taken only in accordance with established hunting rules. Protected Nongame Wildlife, Species of Special Concern, Threatened or Endangered Species, Protected Birds (MAY NOT BE HUNTED) Special classifications for some animals extend extra protection to those species. These animals cannot be hunted, taken or possessed. Threatened or endangered wildlife include caribou, Canada lynx, grizzly bear, and Northern Idaho ground squirrel. Protected nongame wildlife include red (pine) squirrel, wolverine, chipmunks, rock squirrel, Wyoming ground squirrel (nevadensis subspecies only), golden-mantled ground squirrel, Merriam’s ground squirrel, Piute ground squirrel, pika, kit fox, northern flying squirrel, bats, Southern Idaho ground squirrel and migratory song birds. See page 44 of the Upland Game Rules book for ground squirrel information. All birds in Idaho are protected except starlings, Eurasian-collared doves, English sparrows and feral pigeons. Protected nongame birds cannot be hunted, taken or possessed (including parts of birds, even if found dead). All hawks, owls, eagles and vultures are protected.answered 12/29/2012
Q: Is there a bounty on coyotes?
I've heard that in some states people may get a bounty for bringing in coyote hides. Is there such a thing in Idaho?A:
Idaho Fish and Game doesn't pay a bounty on coyotes and our Region offices are unaware of any other department that does.answered 12/29/2012
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There is a link on our website to roadkill and salvage reporting. It is https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/observations/salvage/answered 12/29/2012
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A person whose name was drawn in an antlered-only controlled deer hunt may not apply for any other controlled antlered-only deer hunt for one year except for the second deer, elk and pronghorn application period and leftover controlled hunt drawings or sales. • For example, a hunter who drew a tag in an antlered-only deer hunt in 2011, cannot apply for another antlered-only deer hunt until 2013, in the first application period. However, they can apply for another antlered deer hunt in the 2012 season during the second application period. • This waiting period also applies to antlered-only controlled elk hunts.answered 12/29/2012
Q: Are any Meridian area ponds going to be stocked ?
Are any Meridian area ponds going to be stocked ?A:
Please contact the Southwest Region office at 465-8465 to find out the stocking schedule for the Meridian area.answered 12/28/2012
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Please contact the Tribal Authorities for hunting information on the Reservation. They are in charge of that area.answered 12/28/2012
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Resident salmon in Ririe Reservoir are commonly called kokanee, and are managed under the Upper Snake Region general bag and possession limits (page 29 of the 2012 rules booklet). You are allowed to keep 6 per person per day.answered 12/27/2012
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Yes. We ask every hunter who had deer, elk and pronghorn tags to complete a mandatory harvest report. The link to making your report is online at https://id.outdoorcentral.us/id/HunterReporting/welcome.answered 12/27/2012
Q: Where at IDFW can all public land ownership boundaries be downloaded as Google Earth Layers ?
This data would significantly enhance the GIS layers currently available for download in the Hunt Planner (e.g., https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/portal/opendata/hunting) Thanks!A:
Idaho Fish and Game does not have the resources or legal authority to create or maintain such a layer. The State of Idaho also does not have legal authority to transmit parcel (private landownership or cadastral) data statewide. At this moment, there are only three counties for which agreements have been reached: Ada, Camas and Jefferson (http://gis.idaho.gov/portal/TIM/cadastral.html). Until the State of Idaho has reached agreements with all counties the only authoritative source of private ownership is each individual county. You'll find links to all their websites at http://gis.idaho.gov/tax/map/index.html. There is a statewide layer of surface management maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This layer is available as an overlay in the Huntplanner MapCenter (http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/mapcenter/) and is available for download on Inside Idaho (http://insideidaho.org/). You may view the details and download this layer as a shapefile at http://cloud.insideidaho.org/webApps/metadataViewer/default.aspx?path=G%... The direct download for the shapefile (shp) is http://cloud.insideidaho.org/webApps/util/zip.ashx?fn=http://cloud.insid... There are various programs both online and for download that convert shapefiles to kml. This search result shows the most popular https://www.google.com/search?q=shapefile+to+kml&oq=shapefile+to+kmlanswered 12/26/2012
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List of Species that Can be Salvaged Big Game Animals Black Bear (Ursus americanus) California Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana) Elk (Cervus canadensis) Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) Moose (Alces americanus) Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) Mountain Lion (Felis concolor) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Pronghorn Antelope (Antilocapra americana) Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis canadensis) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) listSpecies("https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/taxonomy/ws_fetch_vocab/orin.asp?out...", "biggame", function () { }); Upland Game Animals Mountain Cottontail (Sylvilagus nuttallii) Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) Upland Game Birds // listSpecies("https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/taxonomy/ws_fetch_vocab/orin.asp?out...", "uplandgamebird", function () { }); Blue Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) California Quail (Callipepla californica) Chukar (Alectoris chukar) Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix) Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Furbearing Animals //listSpecies("https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/taxonomy/ws_fetch_vocab/orin.asp?out...", "furbearer", function () { }); American Badger (Taxidea taxus) American Beaver (Castor canadensis) American Marten (Martes americana) Bobcat (Lynx rufus) Fisher (Martes pennanti) Mink (Mustela vison) Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) Northern River Otter (Lontra canadensis) Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Predatory Animals Black-tailed Jack Rabbit (Lepus californicus) Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Coyote (Canis latrans) Ermine (Mustela erminea) European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) Western Spotted Skunk (Spilogale gracilis) White-tailed Jack Rabbit (Lepus townsendii) listSpecies("https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/taxonomy/ws_fetch_vocab/orin.asp?out...", "predatory", function () { }); Unprotected Animals Unprotected animals are all remaining animals in Idaho that are not listed as protected, endangered, or threatened AND all animals listed in categories above without a season.answered 12/26/2012
Q: What are the requirements for falconing?
My 10 year old son wants to learn how to train falcons. Is there any license required or age restriction to do so in Idaho?A:
Please contact the IDFG Region office in your area. They license falconers and would know the requirements.answered 12/24/2012
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Idaho Fish and Game has no rules prohibiting the use of flash suppressors, also known as silencers, for hunting. You may want to check with local law enforcement jurisdictions such as county sheriffs to see if there are any local laws prohibiting possession and/or use.answered 12/24/2012
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No! It is illegal to shoot/hunt from a vehicle unless you are handicapped and qualify and obtain a special permit to do so.answered 12/24/2012
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IDFG information on Big Game Winter Feeding http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/wildlife/?getPage=57 The only legal restriction on feeding Big Game is in eastern Idaho. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has rules which prohibit the feeding of Big Game in certain counties in Eastern Idaho to prevent the spread of Brucellosis http://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/02/0425.pdfanswered 12/23/2012
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Moose were first hunted through a general hunt format from 1893 to 1897. Hunting was closed from 1898 until 1946 when a controlled hunt was established in eastern Idaho. Additional controlled hunts were implemented in north central and northern Idaho in 1954 and 1957, respectively.answered 12/23/2012