how many feet do you have to be off the road to shoot a deer

Answer: 
Idaho Fish and Game does not have a code or rule that specifically defines the distance you are required to be away from the road before discharging a firearm.  However, Idaho Code 36-1508 (copied and pasted below) just explains that you cannot shoot from or across a public highway.  If you are off the traveled portion of the road and you are not shooting across the road you are fine.    TITLE 36 FISH AND GAME CHAPTER 15 PUBLIC SAFETY 36-1508.Shooting from public highway. No person shall: (a)  Shoot from Public Highway. Discharge any firearm from or across a public highway.  
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 3:40 PM MST