WILDLIFE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding wildlife relocation.
This bill amends Idaho law to change how wildlife relocation projects, particularly for bighorn sheep, are handled. It requires the Director of Fish and Game to provide 30 days' notice to county commissions and landowners within 5 miles of proposed relocation sites, and to submit annual relocation plans to legislative leaders. County boards must hold public hearings within 30 days if landowners request one, and can approve or reject relocation plans. The changes aim to increase local input before moving wildlife, directly affecting the Department of Fish and Game, county officials, and landowners near proposed relocation areas.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
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Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
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Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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