Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 13 - Fish and Game, Department of
Rule 13.01.08 - RULES GOVERNING THE TAKING OF BIG GAME ANIMALS
Section 13.01.08.300 - IDENTIFICATION OF ANIMALS THAT LEGALLY MAY BE TAKEN

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 13.01.08.300

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Big Game Animals of Either Sex. Big game animals of either sex may be taken, except the following may not be taken: (3-31-22)

a. Mountain Goat. Females accompanied by young. (3-31-22)

b. Black Bear. Females accompanied by young. (3-31-22)

c. Mountain Lion. Spotted young or females accompanied by young. (3-31-22)

d. Grizzly Bear. Adult grizzly bears accompanied by young, or young accompanied by adult grizzly bear(s). (3-31-22)

02. Seasons Restricted to Antlered or Male Animals Only. (3-31-22)

a. Deer. Only deer with at least one (1) antler longer than three (3) inches may be taken in any season open for antlered deer only. (3-31-22)

b. Two-point deer. Only deer with not more than two (2) points on one (1) antler, not including brow point, and at least one (1) antler longer than three (3) inches may be taken in any season open for two-point deer only. (3-31-22)

c. Three-point deer. Only deer having at least one (1) antler with three (3) or more points not counting the brow point or tine may be taken in any season open for three-point or larger deer only. (3-31-22)

d. Four-point deer. Only deer having at least one (1) antler with four (4) or more points, not including the brow point or tine, may be taken in any season open for four-point or larger deer only. (3-31-22)

e. Elk. Only elk with at least one (1) antler longer than six (6) inches may be taken in any season which is open for antlered elk only. (3-31-22)

f. Spike elk. Only elk with no branching on either antler and at least one (1) antler longer than six (6) inches may be taken in any season which is open for spike elk only. A branch is an antler projection that is at least one (1) inch long and longer than the width of the projection. (3-31-22)

g. Brow-tined elk. Any elk having an antler or antlers with a visible point on the lower half of either main beam that is greater than or equal to four (4) inches long. (3-31-22)

h. Moose. Only moose with at least one (1) antler longer than six (6) inches may be taken in any season open for antlered moose only. (3-31-22)

03. Seasons Restricted to Antlerless or Female Animals Only. (3-31-22)

a. Deer. Only deer without antlers or with antlers shorter than three (3) inches may be taken in any season open for antlerless deer only. (3-31-22)

b. Elk. Only elk without antlers or with antlers shorter than six (6) inches may be taken in any season open for antlerless elk only. (3-31-22)

c. Pronghorn. Only pronghorn without a black "cheek patch" or horns less than three (3) inches long may be taken during doe and fawn only pronghorn seasons. (3-31-22)

d. Bighorn sheep. Only bighorn sheep with horns between six (6) inches and twelve (12) inches in length may be taken in any season which is open for bighorn ewes only. (3-31-22)

e. Moose. Only moose without antlers or with antlers less than six (6) inches long may be taken in any season which is open for antlerless moose only. (3-31-22)

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