id-13-0000-2501P: Establishing Seasons and Limits for Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in Idaho – Adoption of Proclamation (P1)

Dear Senators BURTENSHAW, Hart, Taylor, and Representatives MENDIVE, Shepherd, Galaviz: The Legislative Services Office, Research and Legislation, has received the enclosed rules of the Department of Fish and Game: IDAPA 13.00.00 - Establishing Seasons and Limits for Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in Idaho - Adoption of Proclamation (P1) (Docket No. 13-0000-2501P1). Pursuant to Section 67-454, Idaho Code, a meeting on the enclosed rules may be called by the cochairmen or by two (2) or more members of the subcommittee giving oral or written notice to Research and Legislation no later than fourteen (14) days after receipt of the rules' analysis from Legislative Services. The final date to call a meeting on the enclosed rules is no later than 02/27/2025. If a meeting is called, the subcommittee must hold the meeting within forty-two (42) days of receipt of the rules' analysis from Legislative Services. The final date to hold a meeting on the enclosed rules is 03/27/2025. The germane joint subcommittee may request a statement of economic impact with respect to a proposed rule by notifying Research and Legislation. There is no time limit on requesting this statement, and it may be requested whether or not a meeting on the proposed rule is called or after a meeting has been held. To notify Research and Legislation, call 334-4854, or send a written request to the address on the memorandum attached below. Page 1 of 1 Terri Kondeff Director MEMORANDUM TO: Rules Review Subcommittee of the Senate Resources & Environment Committee and the House Resources & Conservation Committee FROM: Legislative Drafting Attorney - Alli Olson DATE: February 10, 2025 SUBJECT: Department of Fish and Game IDAPA 13.00.00 - Establishing Seasons and Limits for Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in Idaho - Adoption of Proclamation (P1) (Docket No. 13-0000-2501P1) Summary and Stated Reasons for the Rule The Fish and Game Commission submits notice of proclamations for calendar year 2025 establishing seasons and limits for hunting, fishing, and trapping in Idaho. According to the Commission, current/scheduled proclamations of the Commission include: • Big Game: elk, deer (mule and white-tailed), mountain lion, black bear, pronghorn, and gray wolf. The proclamation adopted by the Commission for the 2024-2025 big game hunting seasons includes black bear seasons through July 2025 and gray wolf and mountain lion seasons through July 2025. The 2025-2026 season setting is scheduled for Commission action at its quarterly meeting on March 26, 2025, with a public hearing on March 25, 2025. • Big Game: moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat (once-in-a-lifetime big game species). The 2025- 2026 seasons were set at the Commission's quarterly meeting on January 29, 2025, and a public hearing was held on January 28, 2025. • MigratoryGameBirds. TheproclamationadoptedbytheCommissionfor2024-2025seasonsinclude waterfowl seasons through March 2025. The 2025-2026 season setting is scheduled for Commission action on a conference call in April 2025. • Upland Game, Furbearer, Falconry, Upland non-migratory Game Birds: turkey, pheasant, grouse (except sage grouse), quail, and partridge. The proclamation adopted by the Commission for 2024- 2025 includes upland game bird seasons through January 2026, upland game animal and falconry seasons through March 2026, and furbearer seasons through June 2026. • Sage Grouse. The 2025 season setting is scheduled for Commission action on July 17, 2025, with a public hearing on July 16, 2025. • Fishing (except for spring/summer chinook salmon). The proclamation adopted by the Commis- sion for the 2025-2027 seasons includes fishing seasons, except for spring/summer chinook salmon, through December 31, 2027. • Spring/summer Chinook Salmon. The season setting is scheduled for Commission action on March 26, 2025, with a public hearing on March 25, 2025. Paul Headlee, Deputy DirectMatt Drake, Manager Keith Bybee, ManagerApril Renfro, Manager Norma Clark, Manager Legislative Services OffResearch & Legislation Budget & Policy AnalyLegislative AuditsInformation Technology Statehouse, P.O. Box 83720 Tel: 208–334–2475 Boise, Idaho 83720–0054 legislature.idaho.gov • Peregrine Falcon Capture (for falconry use). The 2025-2027 season setting for peregrine falcon cap- ture is scheduled for the quarterly Commission meeting on March 26, 2025, with a public hearing on March 25, 2025. Negotiated Rulemaking / Fiscal Impact Not applicable. Statutory Authority Section 36-105(3), Idaho Code, provides that the Commission and Department of Fish and Game shall be exceptedfromtherequirementsofrulemakingwhenadopting, repealing, oramendinganyproclamationrelated to the setting of various seasons and limits, provided that notice of the proposed proclamation is published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin, the adopted proclamation is promptly given to the director of the Legislative Service Office for review by the germane joint subcommittee, and the proclamation is published and distributed to the public. cc: Department of Fish and Game Amber Worthington *** PLEASE NOTE *** Per the Idaho Constitution, all administrative rules may be reviewed by the Legislature during the next legisla- tive session. The Legislature has 3 options with this rulemaking docket: 1) Approve the docket in its entirety; 2) Reject the docket in its entirety; or 3) Reject the docket in part. Page 2 of 2 IDAPA 13 – IDAHO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION ESTABLISHING SEASONS AND LIMITS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING IN IDAHO DOCKET NO. 13-0000-2500P1 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AUTHORITY: As authorized by Section 36-104, Idaho Code, and in compliance with Sections 36-105(3), Idaho Code, the Commission adopts proclamations establishing seasons and limits for hunting, fishing, and trapping in Idaho. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL PROCLAMATIONS: Hunters, anglers, and trappers are advised to consult the text of the Commission’s official proclamation before hunting, fishing, or trapping. Current versions of Commission proclamations are available on-line at https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules, with print versions available at Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices and license vendors. DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY AND PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE: The Commission meeting schedule and meeting agendas are available on-line at https://idfg.idaho.gov/about/commission/schedule, with opportunities for public comment generally scheduled at its January, March, May, July, and November meetings. Current/scheduled proclamations of the Commission include: • Big Game: elk, deer (mule and white-tailed), mountain lion, black bear, pronghorn, gray wolf The proclamation adopted by the Commission for the 2024-2025 big game hunting seasons includes black bear seasons through July 2025 and gray wolf and mountain lion seasons through June 2025. 2025-2026 season setting is scheduled for Commission action at its quarterly meeting on March 26, 2025 (public hearing March 25, 2025). • Big Game: moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat (once-in-a-lifetime big game species) 2025-2026 seasons were set at the Commission’s quarterly meeting on January 29, 2025 (public hearing January 28, 2025). • Migratory Game Birds The proclamation adopted by the Commission for 2024-2025 seasons include waterfowl seasons through March 2025. 2025-2026 season setting is scheduled for Commission action on a conference call inApril. • Upland Game, Furbearer, Falconry, Upland (non-migratory) Game Birds: turkey, pheasant, grouse (except sage grouse), quail, partridge The proclamation adopted by the Commission for 2024-25 includes upland game bird seasons through January 2026, upland game animal and falconry seasons through March 2026, and furbearer seasons through June 2026. • Sage Grouse 2025 season setting is scheduled for Commission Action on July 17, 2025 (public hearing July 16, 2025). • Fishing (except for spring/summer chinook salmon) The proclamation adopted for 2025-2027 seasons includes fishing seasons (except for spring/summer chinook salmon) through December 31, 2027. IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 10 February 5, 2025 – Vol. 25-2 IDAHO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION Docket No. 13-0000-2500P1 Seasons & Limits for Hunting, Fishing, & Trapping Notice of Proclamation • Spring/summer Chinook Salmon Spring/summer chinook salmon season setting is scheduled for Commission action on March 26, 2025 (public hearing March 25, 2025). • Peregrine Falcon Capture (for falconry use) The 2025-2027 season setting for peregrine capture is scheduled for the quarterly Commission meeting on March 26, 2025 (public hearing March 25, 2025). As provided in Sections 36-104 and 36-105, Idaho Code, the Commission retains authority to issue proclamations for additional species, amend existing proclamations, and adjust the above schedule as circumstances warrant. As provided in Section 36-106, Idaho Code, the Director has authority to close seasons or reduce bag or possession limits as circumstances may warrant and to open seasons to protect property from wildlife damage or for salvage. ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the proclamation, contact Owen Moroney at (208) 334-3715. IdahoAdministrative Bulletin Page 11 February 5, 2025 – Vol. 25-2