Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 13 - Fish and Game, Department of
Rule 13.01.09 - RULES GOVERNING TAKING OF GAME BIRDS AND UPLAND GAME ANIMALS
Section 13.01.09.300 - UPLAND GAME BIRD METHODS OF TAKE
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 13.01.09.300
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Upland Game Birds. No person may take upland game birds: (3-31-22)
a. With a trap, snare, net, or firearm.
(3-31-22)
i. EXCEPT upland game birds may be
taken with a shotgun using shells not exceeding three and one-half (3-1/2)
inches maximum length, or muzzleloading shotgun; or (3-31-22)
ii. EXCEPT, forest grouse only may be taken
with a firearm. (3-31-22)
b. From any watercraft. (3-31-22)
c. By the use or aid of any electronic call.
(3-31-22)
d. By the aid of baiting.
Bait is defined as any substance placed to attract upland game birds.
(3-31-22)
e. When hunting on
locations where an Upland Game Bird permit is required, without wearing at
least thirty-six (36) square inches of visible hunter orange above the waist.
(3-31-22)
02. Wild Turkey. In addition to the methods listed above, no person may take wild turkey: (3-31-22)
a. With lead shot exceeding
BB size. (3-31-22)
b. With steel
shot exceeding T size. (3-31-22)
c.
By the use of dogs, except during fall hunts. (3-31-22)
d. With any airgun using pre-charged
pneumatic power to propel a projectile (including shot and arrows) with
unignited compressed air or gas and projectiles less than thirty (.30) caliber.
(3-31-22)
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