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Species outlined and classified in IDAPA

"These rules establish the classification and protection of wildlife including big game animals, upland game animals, game birds, game fish, fur-bearing animals, protected non-game species, and unprotected wildlife. These rules reflect that Section 36-201, Idaho Code, classifies predatory wildlife"

IDAPA [13.01.06]

You can read more in IDAPA [13.01.06]: Rules Governing Classification and Protection of Wildlife


IDAPA Class
Species State Rank Global Rank SWAP Status ESA IDAPA Class
Limnodromus scolopaceus (Long-billed Dowitcher) S4M G5 Protected Nongame
Baeolophus ridgwayi (Juniper Titmouse) S1 G5 Protected Nongame
Megascops kennicottii (Western Screech-Owl) S1 G4G5 Protected Nongame
Podiceps auritus (Horned Grebe) S2N G5 Protected Nongame
Haemorhous purpureus (Purple Finch) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Tachycineta thalassina (Violet-green Swallow) S5B G5 Protected Nongame
Sialia mexicana (Western Bluebird) S3B G5 Protected Nongame
Calcarius ornatus (Chestnut-collared Longspur) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Calidris fuscicollis (White-rumped Sandpiper) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron) S5B G5 Protected Nongame
Lepus californicus (Black-tailed Jackrabbit) S4 G5 Predatory
Aphelocoma californica (Western Scrub-Jay) S3 G5 Protected Nongame
Ardea alba (Great Egret) S2B G5 Protected Nongame
Calidris melanotos (Pectoral Sandpiper) S2M G5 Protected Nongame
Coluber taeniatus (Striped Whipsnake) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Zonotrichia atricapilla (Golden-crowned Sparrow) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Falco rusticolus (Gyrfalcon) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Myotis lucifugus (Little Brown Myotis) S3 G3 SGCN Protected Nongame
Rhinocheilus lecontei (Long-nosed Snake) S2 G5 Protected Nongame
Accipiter gentilis (Northern Goshawk) S3 G5 Protected Nongame