S.1238

Idaho S1238 amends fish and game regulations to require public comment before setting seasons or limits on wildlife.

Idaho S1238 amends existing law to mandate public participation before the Idaho Fish and Game Commission sets any season or limit on the taking of fish and wildlife. The bill requires a minimum of a thirty-day public comment period for such proclamations. It also mandates that the text of the proclamation be published in a pamphlet or brochure and distributed to the public. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.