Section 13.01.15.100 - USE OF DOGSNo person may use dogs for taking wildlife, except for the following wildlife under the following conditions:
01.Game Birds and Upland Game Animals. One (1) or more dogs may be used for training on or hunting game birds and upland game animals.02.Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Bobcat, and Fox - Hunting. One (1) or more dogs may be used for hunting black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, and fox in a hunting season open for the species, unless prohibited by Commission proclamation.03.Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Bobcat, and Fox - Training/Pursuit Only. One (1) or more dogs may be used to train on and pursue only (no harvest) black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, and fox in a dog training season open for the species, unless such use is prohibited by Commission proclamation. A big game tag valid for the calendar year that has been filled is still valid for training/pursuit only of the species. Outside of the bobcat hunting season, bobcats may be pursued and treed, but may not be captured, killed, or possessed.04.Blood Trailing of Big Game. Use of one (1) blood-trailing dog controlled by leash during hunting hours and within seventy-two (72) hours of hitting a big game animal is allowed to track animals and aid in recovery.05.Unprotected and Predatory Wildlife. A dog may be used for training on or taking unprotected and predatory wildlife.Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.15.100