Bill > H0630

This bill amends existing Idaho law to allow the director of the department of agriculture to issue permits for shooting coyotes, wolves, and red foxes from aircraft, specifically designating these as "predatory animals" for the purpose of this law, and clarifies that red foxes can be controlled in areas with a year-round hunting season or where they are causing predation problems, in consultation with the Idaho department of fish and game. The bill also outlines the permit application process, requiring written permission from private landowners, and states that permittees must adhere to permit terms and conditions, submit quarterly reports, and cannot transfer permits, with the director considering factors like threats to resources and the number of existing permits when deciding on applications. Furthermore, it prohibits using these permits for hunting sport or targeting animals or areas not specified on the permit, and violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per incident. The bill also repeals existing administrative rules related to airborne control of predatory animals by July 1, 2026, and makes the act effective on that date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Agricultural Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0630/