Current through September 2, 2024
Section 13.01.04.304 - REASONABLE MODIFICATION PERMIT (WEAPON RESTRICTIONS)01.Application. Applications for reasonable modification permits (for medical reasons) to allow use of equipment otherwise unauthorized will include: a. All information requested on a form prescribed by the Department;b. The applicant's signature;c. Signed certification from the applicant's physician, physician assistant, optometrist, or nurse practitioner stating the criteria limiting the applicant's ability to participate without special accommodation, including checking of the appropriate box for short-term or long-term disability, and for short-term disability, including date when the disability is expected to end;d. A copy of the license of the physician, physician assistant, optometrist, or nurse practitioner, if that person is not licensed to practice in Idaho;e. Applicant's certification that applicant is able to hold and fire, without help from other persons, legal firearms or archery equipment; andf. A description of equipment accommodation requested, explaining how the requested accommodation will allow the applicant to participate without enhancing their abilities beyond the limitations and purpose of the hunt.02.Determination. The Department will make its determination based on reasonableness of the accommodation and its consistency insofar as possible with all provisions guiding other hunters. The Department has discretion to deny applications as unreasonable in light of restrictions for other hunters, or set a modification different from the modification requested.a. Reasonable modification related to accommodation for use of scope or sight magnification (including battery-powered or tritium-lighted reticles) for archery or muzzleloader equipment may include magnification up to 4x power because of equipment availability.b. Reasonable modification related to archery only hunts may include the use of a crossbow or a device that holds a bow at partial or full draw.c. Reasonable modification for blind or visually impaired hunters may include a simple electronic device (e.g., smartphone camera), incorporated or attached to the scope (otherwise prohibited by IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01), for use by the hunter or companion, only as a viewfinder or display screen to aid in aiming.03.Authority. Reasonable Modification Permits authorize holders to use equipment, as specified in the permit, that is otherwise prohibited.04.Expiration and Carrying. a. Reasonable modification permits expire no later than December 31 of the fifth year following the issuance date, or the earlier ending of any shorter-term disability.b. A permit holder must carry a copy of the permit during any hunting in which the permit applies.Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.04.304