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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 Game Bird Migratory
Species State Rank Global Rank SWAP Status ESA IDAPA Class
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove) S5 G5 Game Bird Migratory
Anas clypeata (Northern Shoveler) S4B,S4N G5 Game Bird Migratory
Cygnus olor (Mute Swan) SNA G5 Game Bird Migratory
Branta hutchinsii (Cackling Goose) SNR G5 Game Bird Migratory
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose) S5B,S5N G5 Game Bird Migratory
Lophodytes cucullatus (Hooded Merganser) S4N,S4B G5 Game Bird Migratory
Anas strepera (Gadwall) S3 G5 Game Bird Migratory
Bucephala albeola (Bufflehead) S3N,S3B G5 Game Bird Migratory
Melanitta perspicillata (Surf Scoter) SNA G5 Game Bird Migratory
Melanitta fusca (White-winged Scoter) SNA G5 Game Bird Migratory
IDAPA Class Game Fish
Species State Rank Global Rank SWAP Status ESA IDAPA Class
Oncorhynchus kisutch (Coho Salmon) SNA G5 Game Fish
Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) SNA G5 Game Fish
Prosopium coulterii (Pygmy Whitefish) S3 G5 SGIN Game Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow Trout) SNA G5 Game Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss pop. 13 (Steelhead (Snake River Basin DPS)) S2S3 G5T2T3Q SGCN Threatened Game Fish
Sander vitreus (Walleye) SNA G5 Game Fish
Salmo salar (Atlantic Salmon) SNA G5 Game Fish
Micropterus dolomieu (Smallmouth Bass) SNA G5 Game Fish
Oncorhynchus aguabonita (Golden Trout) SNA G5T1 Game Fish
Salvelinus confluentus (Bull Trout) S3 G5 SGCN Threatened Game Fish Threatened