New Rules go to Idaho Fish and Game Commission for approval, meeting Nov 19-20

[BRTreedogs]

And every poacher I’ve ever encountered can even afford a tank of gas, where yall finding these well off todo low life’s that can afford a quality thermal?

It’s just fear letting your imagination run wild.

I’d argue that more effective predator control would put game back on the landscape faster then the .0001 of poachers would take them off.

 

[ShootOkHuntWorse]

And every poacher I’ve ever encountered can even afford a tank of gas, where yall finding these well off todo low life’s that can afford a quality thermal?

It’s just fear letting your imagination run wild.

I’d argue that more effective predator control would put game back on the landscape faster then the .0001 of poachers would take them off.

That’s like saying no rich people steal. There’s plenty of “influencers” that get nabbed for poaching that could afford all the gear they could dream of.

 

[BRTreedogs]

That’s like saying no rich people steal. There’s plenty of “influencers” that get nabbed for poaching that could afford all the gear they could dream of.

That’s like what less then .01 % of hunters tho?
Man if you what if the world to death and never have faith In anyone.

That’s just sad.

All hunters should be required to pay the government to transport there weapon to the unit you have a tag for.
You cannot be issued your weapon until season opens and have to give it back on the closing day.

Because you cannot be trusted to transport it thru a closed unit, u may stop and poach

You can’t live life in fear of what ifs.


So you don’t think the supposed thermal hunters won’t just hide it and lie?

That’s what I’m saying, you cannot ban possession, but poaching is already illegal.

So WTH does a poacher care if you add thermals?
Better ban guns, that will make murder illegal.

 

[packgoatguy]

Per an IDFG Deputy Director, here is the final language of the new rules (specifically those regarding the use of Tech) that will be sent to the Legislature for approval.



No person may take big game animals:

g. With the use of any smart optics when attached to a weapon or incorporated into a scope, except scopes with battery powered, tritium lighted reticles, or as defined by IDAPA 13.01.04.304, Reasonable Modification Permit. ( )

h. From August 30 through December 31: ( )
i. With the use of thermal imaging technology, including for scouting, hunting or retrieval; ( )
ii. With the use of night vision technology, including for scouting, hunting or retrieval; ( )
iii. With the use of a transmitting trail camera, including for hunting and scouting, on land in federal, state, or local government ownership; or ( )
iv. With the use of any aircraft, including any unmanned aircraft system, for scouting or hunting. This restriction is in addition to the restrictions for use of aircraft in Section 36-1101(b) Idaho Code. This restriction does not apply to aircraft flights with the purpose of picking up and discharging people or goods on direct routes between established airstrips or other pre-determined locations, without making detours for the purpose of scouting or hunting.



Some changes of note:
1. They removed the mention of "ungulates" which makes the rule applicable to ALL Big Game, including Wolves. While this removes one loophole, I still believe it would be more effective and easier to enforce if they were to include a "possession" requirement in the rule, that would make it illegal to have one of the proscribed tech items in your possession or control while simultaneously having a big game tag in your pocket.

2. They added the language about still allowing aircraft for travel.

3. They removed the language prohibiting the use of transmitting trail cams on private land that is open to the public. So, thus it will be legal to use transmitting game cameras for hunting big game on private land, but illegal to use the cams on public land.

4. They specified that the smart optics rule applies to weapon attachment. When I asked for additional clarification on the specific definition of the word "scopes", I was given the answer: "It is specifically referring to rifle scopes and the definition of smart optics can be found online."