Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.10.150

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 13.01.10.150 - CWD MANAGEMENT RESTRICTIONS
01.Designation of CWD Management Zone. The Commission may designate CWD Management Zone(s) where wildlife is subject to increased risk of acquiring CWD based on presence of CWD-infected animals and information on wildlife movement. The Director may designate CWD Management Zone(s) on a temporary basis, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days and subject to Commission review.
02.Prohibitions. It is unlawful to:
a. Import into Idaho the carcass or any part of deer, elk, or moose from another state, Canadian province, or country (other than Canada) with any documented CWD;
b. Transport the carcass or any part of deer, elk, or moose out of any CWD Management Zone to any portion of the state that is not a designated CWD Management Zone; or
c. Possess the carcass or any part of deer, elk, or moose that: has been imported from another state, Canadian province or country with a documented case of CWD; or transported out of any CWD Management Zone to or across any part of the state that is not a designated CWD Management Zone.
03.Exceptions. This section does not apply to:
a. Domestic cervids regulated under Chapter 37, Title 25, Idaho Code;
b. Meat that is cut and wrapped;
c. Quarters or deboned meat that does not include brain or spinal tissue;
d. Edible organs, excluding brains;
e. Hides without heads;
f. Upper canine teeth (ivories);
g. Finished taxidermy;
h. Dried antlers;
i. Cleaned and dried skulls or skull caps;
j. Skull caps that do not include brain or spinal tissue; or
k. Head or tissue from a CWD Management Zone, provided it is presented to the Department for sampling purposes, with the Department to keep possession for appropriate tissue disposal.
04.Disposal of Carcasses or Parts in Violation. The Department may seize carcasses or parts imported, transported, or possessed in violation of this section, with a person in violation of this section responsible for handling and disposal costs, as authorized under Chapters 34 and 53, Title 19, Idaho Code.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.10.150

Effective April 6, 2023