Wildlife Management Plans

Wildlife species management plans provide direction, goals and strategies for a species or group of species.

Big Game

Black Bear – 1999-2010
– [PDF, 750 KB]
Elk – 2014-2024
– [PDF, 16 MB]
Deer, Mule Deer – 2020-2025
– [PDF, 3.7 MB] 112 pages. Posted 12/31/2019
Deer, White-tailed Deer – 2020-2025
– [PDF, 5.9 MB] 75 pages. Posted 12/31/2019
Moose - 2020-2025
– [PDF, 7.7 MB] 112 pages. Posted September 14, 2020
Mountain Goat – 2019-2024
– [PDF, 1.9 MB]
Mountain Lion – 2002-2010
– [PDF, 830 KB]
Sheep, Bighorn Sheep
– [PDF, 12 MB]
Sheep, Bighorn/Domestic Sheep
– [PDF, 20 KB]
Wolf
– [PDF, 660 KB]

Upland Game

Upland Game – 2019-2025
– [PDF, 6.3 MB]
Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse – 2015-2025
– [PDF, 3 MB]

Other

Pelican – 2016-2025
– [PDF, 1.4 MB]
Wolverine – 2014-2019
– [PDF, 3 MB]
Invasive Species – 2012-2016
– [PDF, 2.6 MB]
Policy for Avian and Mammalian Predation Management
Understanding Predator Management in Idaho
– [PDF, 385 KB]
Predation Management Plans
- For the Sawtooth Elk Zone
  – [PDF, 500 KB]
- For the Panhandle Elk Zone
  – [PDF, 500 KB]
- For the Middle Fork Elk Zone
  – [PDF, 390 KB]
- For the Lolo and Selway Elk Zones
  – [PDF, 234 KB]

News

F&G seeking public input on Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Management Plan 2022

Friday, April 15, 2022 - 1:15 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Management Plan 2022. The draft plan is open to public comment through May 13. This plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in the management and conservation of Bonneville Cutthroat Trout.

Wildlife Management Plans Fishing Wildlife Conservation and Management Cutthroat Trout
F&G seeking public input on Furbearer Management Plan, 2022-27

Monday, March 28, 2022 - 2:53 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Idaho Furbearer Management Plan, 2022-2027. The draft plan is open to public comment through April 20. With the last furbearer management plan being developed in 1990, much has changed in furbearer management priorities.

Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Wildlife Management Plans 2022-2023 Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting
Public comment for draft bighorn sheep management plan 2022-27 ends Friday, Feb. 25

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 9:05 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Draft Idaho Bighorn Sheep Management Plan 2022-2027. Hunters and other interested parties have until Feb. 25 to comment.

Wildlife Management Plans Wildlife Conservation and Management Bighorn Sheep Hunting Bighorn Sheep
Draft Bighorn Sheep Management Plan 2022-2027: Comment Opportunity

Thursday, February 3, 2022 - 2:24 PM MST

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Draft Idaho Bighorn Sheep Management Plan 2022-2027. This is an update to the 2010 Bighorn Sheep Management Plan. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in the protection and management of bighorn sheep populations and guide harvest recommendations.

Wildlife Management Plans Wildlife Conservation and Management

American white pelican / Photo by Colleen Moulton

The planning process has several key elements including:

Assess wildlife population needs and hunter/angler desires, and set management direction and goals.
Conduct statewide survey of hunter/angler opinions, conduct extensive public and agency scoping.
Commission direction and involvement, Commission reviews draft proposal and options, and approves or rejects recommended plan.

The statewide, single and multi-year management plans, provide guidance and overall direction to staff and help identify both statewide and regional population and management objectives.