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HB 196: FISH AND GAME – Amends existing law to provide for a five-year moratorium on mule deer doe hunting in certain game management units.

Establishes a five-year moratorium on mule deer doe hunting in 22 specified Idaho game management units starting July 1, 2025, due to population decline. Includes exception for chronic wasting disease and sunsets July 1, 2030.

Status

Reported Printed (February 11, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 10, 2025

Sponsors

  • RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 10, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 11, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation

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