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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
Oxyura jamaicensis (Ruddy Duck) S2 G5 Game Bird Migratory
Bucephala clangula (Common Goldeneye) S5N,S5B G5 Game Bird Migratory
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard) S4N,S4B G5 Game Bird Migratory
Branta canadensis (Canada Goose) S5B,S5N G5 Game Bird Migratory
Mergus merganser (Common Merganser) S3 G5 Game Bird Migratory
Aythya valisineria (Canvasback) S3B,S3N G5 Game Bird Migratory
Anas americana (American Wigeon) S4B,S4N G5 Game Bird Migratory
Cygnus olor (Mute Swan) SNA G5 Game Bird Migratory
Histrionicus histrionicus (Harlequin Duck) S1B G4 SGCN Game Bird Migratory
Chen rossii (Ross's Goose) S3M G4 Game Bird Migratory
IDAPA Class Game Fish
Species State Rank Global Rank SWAP Status ESA IDAPA Class
Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) SNA G5 Game Fish
Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) SNA G5 Game Fish
Ameiurus natalis (Yellow Bullhead) SNA G5 Game Fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss pop. 13 (Steelhead (Snake River Basin DPS)) S2S3 G5T2T3Q SGCN Threatened Game Fish
Oncorhynchus aguabonita (Golden Trout) SNA G5T1 Game Fish
Salvelinus confluentus (Bull Trout) S3 G5 SGCN Threatened Game Fish Threatened
Ictalurus furcatus (Blue Catfish) SNA G5 Game Fish
Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi (Westslope Cutthroat Trout) S4 G5T4 Game Fish
Perca flavescens (Yellow Perch) SNA G5 Game Fish
Prosopium coulterii (Pygmy Whitefish) S3 G5 SGIN Game Fish