FISH AND GAME – Amends existing law to provide that certain persons shall not be eligible to apply for any fishing, hunting, or trapping licenses, tags, or permits.

This bill amends Idaho law to permanently prohibit individuals convicted of three or more felony violations of fish and game regulations within a five-year period from applying for any fishing, hunting, or trapping licenses, tags, or permits. It directly affects people with repeated serious violations, such as illegal big game hunting or felony fish trafficking, as defined under Idaho Code sections 36-1401 and 36-1402. The key provision removes eligibility for licenses entirely (not just revoking existing ones), with no exceptions specified in the bill text. This change applies automatically upon conviction for three or more felonies under the fish and game code, without requiring court discretion for license reinstatement. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on March 11, 2025.