Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 13 - Fish and Game, Department of
Rule 13.01.10 - RULES GOVERNING IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, RELEASE, SALE, OR SALVAGE OF WILDLIFE
Section 13.01.10.200 - LIVE WILDLIFE

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 13.01.10.200

Current through August 31, 2023

01. General. No person may import into Idaho, export from Idaho, transport, possess or otherwise hold in captivity, propagate, sell or release into the wild any live wildlife, except those animals exempted by Idaho Code or these rules, without a corresponding import, export, transport, captive possession (individual animal license or multiple animal license at a private, commercial or rehabilitation facility), sale or release license/permit from the Department. Use of raptors in falconry is governed by IDAPA 13.01.14, Rules Governing Falconry. (4-6-23)

02. Compliance with Other Agency Requirements. No person may possess, hold in captivity, or propagate any wildlife without complying with relevant city or county ordinances, including any zoning and planning commission approval, and any ISDA or U SDA requirements. (4-6-23)

03. Restrictions on License Issuance. The Department will not issue any license/permit for import, export, transport, captive possession, sale, or release of live wildlife or eggs thereof, if the wildlife or eggs would pose a threat to the state of Idaho, including public safety, threat of disease, genetic contamination or displacement or of competition with existing species. Because of CWD, the Department will not issue any permit for the import into Idaho of any live cervid not regulated as a domestic cervid by ISDA. (4-6-23)

04. Marking Big Game. All captive big game animals (excluding domestic cervids regulated by ISDA) must be uniquely marked via Department-approved method and numbering. (4-6-23)

05. Inspections and Records. As a condition to any facility or individual captive animal license, the Department will be able to access for inspection at any reasonable time all records, all wildlife, and the facilities where the wildlife are kept, with records maintained as specified in Section 36-709(c), Idaho Code. (4-6-23)

06. Exemptions for Import, Export, Transport, Possession or Sale. No permit is needed from the Department to import, export, transport, possess or sell the following animals, provided they are not intended for release into the wild (although another state or federal agency may regulate such activity): (4-6-23)

a. Agricultural/domestic animals. (4-6-23)

b. Conventional pets. (4-6-23)

07. Exemptions for Unprotected and Predatory Wildlife. (4-6-23)

a. Wildlife classified as Unprotected Wildlife or Predatory Wildlife that are lawfully taken by a person licensed or authorized to hunt or trap in accordance with Chapter 4, Title 36, Idaho Code, may be exported, transported, possessed, or sold without additional permit from the Department, provided such action is not otherwise in violation of federal, state, county, or city laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations. ISDA may restrict the possession, sale, or import of fox, skunk, raccoon or other animals, such as restrictions under Section 25-236, Idaho Code. (4-6-23)

b. Native unprotected or predatory wildlife lawfully captured alive may be released on private lands in the county of origin without a Department permit in accordance with Section 36-502, Idaho Code and with written landowner consent in possession while such wildlife is in transit to the release site. (4-6-23)

08. Exemptions for Native Reptiles and Amphibians. A person licensed or authorized to hunt or trap in accordance with Chapter 4, Title 36, Idaho Code, may capture alive, or hold in captivity and possess, no more than four (4) individuals per species of Idaho native reptiles or amphibians at one time, provided such action is not otherwise in violation of federal, state, county, or city laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations. Because of disease concerns, native reptiles or amphibians held in captivity with another reptile or amphibian obtained from any other location may not be released back into the wild unless the Department provides advance authorization. (4-6-23)

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