ID S1281

Revises Idaho Code Section 36-1202 to change the violation from "a misdemeanor for any person" to "shall be unlawful" for wasteful destruction of wildlife or mutilation.

Makes it unlawful to waste any game bird, game animal, or game fish or any portion thereof usually eaten by humans through carelessness, neglect, or otherwise.

Prohibits capturing or killing game animals (except all carnivores but black bear) and removing only the head, hide, antlers, horns, or tusks while leaving the carcass to waste.

Requires proper dressing and care of killed game animals (except all carnivores but black bear) and transport to camp within 24 hours if the carcass is reasonably accessible; failure to do so constitutes prima facie evidence of violation.

Exempts livestock owners, their employees, agents, and animal damage control personnel from the destruction and mutilation prohibitions when protecting livestock.