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ID H0630
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Agricultural Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Designates the Idaho Department of Agriculture director as the state agent authorized to issue free permits for shooting, capturing, harassing, or killing coyotes, wolves, and red foxes from aircraft
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Requires permit applicants to submit written permission from each private landowner where airborne control operations will occur, along with owner contact information
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Prohibits permit holders from killing animal types not specified on the permit, operating outside designated geographic areas, or using permits for sport hunting
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Establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation for permit misuse or violations of applicable laws and regulations
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Nullifies existing administrative rules in IDAPA 02.01.03 related to airborne predatory animal control effective July 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on that date as emergency legislation
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for shooting of coyotes, wolves, and red foxes from aircraft.
AIRBORNE CONTROL OF PREDATORY ANIMALS
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Agricultural Affairs
2/25/2026