Do you need a hunting license to shoot "non-game" animals such as predators, varmints, crows, etc?I've heard both "yes" and "no" from people I've asked.I need to know for both Idaho residents and non-residents.
If a farmer shoots a rabbit or, crow eating their crops is that in violation? (or is that opening a can of worms?)How about if a coyote is attacking their animals (which I think is a different case).I don't hunt, so I don't really know about these things..
If a farmer shoots a rabbit or, crow eating their crops is that in violation? (or is that opening a can of worms?)How about if a coyote is attacking their animals (which I think is a different case).
Think of it like this... if a farmer shoots a critter on his property and no one is around to witness it, did he really shoot it?
yes the farmer needs a hunting licenseThe coyote example is a diffrent casea resident hunting license is $12.75fish/hunt combo is $33.50http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/fees/displayFees.cfm?resType=Resident&feeType=License&feeCategory=
I can rember buying a hunting/fishing combo for $6.00
yep. even if your just out shooting on blm or forest service land you pretty much have to have one. ive heard of f&g guy that would go out to the desert and ticket people without one, just in case they hit a rabbit or whistle pig.
Be aware: Whistlepigs are (from what I understand) off-limits for this year due to concerns about populations for a couple of the sub-species. Idaho F&G are supposed to be coming up with some clarification around this, but I know that Idaho Varmint Hunters cancelled their annual Whistlepig hunt because of the change!http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/6337112/Re_Endangered_ground_squirrels#Post6337112
There is an area north of Emmett that has species of whistle pigs that is endangered the rest are fare game
Because it unlawfully created a presumption of guilt (for those who were charged with hunting without a license), and because some thoughtful people got the attention of worthy legislators, that portion of the statute was amended.