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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