Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to provide for the location of blinds.

This legislation deals with sportsman like conduct and makes it unlawful to construct wildlife hunting blinds that are near water sources on public lands.

Amends existing law to provide for public comment and reporting requirements.

This legislation amends Idaho Code §36-105, to provide for a 30-day public comment period prior to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopting, repealing, or amending any season-setting proclamation.

Amends existing law regarding lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.

RS33646 / H0855 This legislation changes the requirement to purchase lifetime hunting licenses. It requires a person to have lived in the state for 5 years instead of 6 months before purchasing a lifetime license.

Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary Department of Fish and Game provisions.

To ensure that state laws are streamlined, up-to-date, and essential for the citizens of Idaho, while best serving the public health, safety, and welfare, the Legislature approved the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, H14 in the 2025 legislative session. Submitted sections of Idaho Code were reviewed for repeal consideration by the DOGE Task Force on the criteria of obsolete, outdated, and unnecessary. This bill repeals Sections 36-116, 36-715, and 36-1120, Idaho Code. These sections relate to the transition of wolf management to the state and hunting fines. Idaho has been managing wolves for years and the fines for hunting violations are established in other sections of Idaho Code.