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ID H0085
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Fish and Game Commission to adopt rules governing a mentored hunting program allowing persons to apply for special authorization to hunt while accompanied by a mentor with a valid Idaho hunting license who is 18 years of age or older.
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Exempts mentored hunters from the requirement to obtain a hunting license while participating in the mentored hunting program, though they must obtain a valid hunting license once the special authorization expires.
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Makes residents who have obtained a permit or authorization to hunt eligible to receive resident game tags for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, antelope, mountain lion, bear, wolf, sandhill crane, and turkey.
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Allows nonresidents who have obtained a license or authorization to hunt to receive a junior mentored deer, elk, bear, or turkey tag for a specified fee.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to Fish and Game to authorize the Fish and Game Commission to adopt rules governing a mentored hunting program; to provide an exception to licensure for certain mentored hunters; and to provide that residents who have obtained certain authorizations shall be eligible to receive specified game tags.
FISH AND GAME
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 109 Effective: 07/01/11
3/22/2011