People can comment on proposed Fish and Game rule changes for legal methods of take for trapping wolves. Under the proposed changes, diverters for wolf snares would no longer be required, but all wolf snares would need both a break-away device and a cable stop incorporated within the loop of the snare. Current rules require either a break-away device or a cable stop in addition to diverters.
The proposed rule change would allow the Fish and Game Commission to require diverters on a local basis (rather than statewide), based on levels of non-target catch of animals whose capture may be avoided by diverter use.
Anyone may submit written comments regarding this proposed rulemaking. All written or emailed comments must be delivered on or before Oct. 23 to Paul Kline, Deputy Director, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25 Boise, ID 83707; Fax: (208) 334-4885; Email: rules@idfg.idaho.gov.