Section 02.04.19.204 - ESCAPE OF DOMESTIC CERVIDAEIt is the duty of each owner or operator of a domestic cervidae ranch to take all reasonable actions to prevent the escape of domestic cervidae from a domestic cervidae ranch. (3-15-22)
01.Notification of Escape. When any domestic cervidae escape from a domestic cervidae ranch, the owner or operator of the domestic cervidae ranch must notify the Administrator by phone, facsimile, or other means approved by the administrator within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery of the escape. (3-15-22)02.Duty to Retrieve Escaped Cervidae. It is the duty of each owner or operator of a domestic cervidae ranch to retrieve or otherwise bring under control all domestic cervidae that escape from a domestic cervidae ranch. (3-15-22)03.Fish and Game. The Administrator will notify the Idaho Department of Fish and Game of each escape. (3-15-22)04.Capture. In the event that the owner or operator of a domestic cervidae ranch is unable to retrieve escaped domestic cervidae in a timely manner, as determined by the Administrator, the Administrator may effectuate the capture of the escaped domestic cervidae to ensure the health of Idaho's livestock and wild cervidae populations. (3-15-22)05.Failure to Notify. Failure of any owner or operator of a domestic cervidae ranch to notify the Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery of an escape of domestic cervidae is a violation of this chapter. (3-15-22)06.Taking of Escaped Domestic Cervidae. A licensed hunter may legally take domestic cervidae that have escaped from a domestic cervidae ranch only under the following conditions: (3-15-22)a. The domestic cervidae has escaped and has not been in the control of the owner or operator of the domestic cervidae ranch for more than seven (7) days; and (3-15-22)b. The hunter is licensed and in compliance with all the provisions of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game rules and code. (3-15-22)Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.04.19.204