STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31597 / H0696
This legislation shifts most general out-of-state hunter tags for deer, elk, and pronghorn from a first-come,
first-served over-the-counter system to a drawing-based system, starting on November 15, 2026. The details of
how this will be accomplished will be developed by a six-person implementation committee appointed by the
Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Idaho Fish & Game Commission, and the
Fish & Game Director. This committee will develop recommendations for any necessary changes to statute and
rule, and will deliver these recommendations to the Legislature at the beginning of the 2025 legislative session.
FISCAL NOTE
The fiscal impact of this legislation will depend on the specifics of any legislation or rules arising from the
recommendations of the implementation committee created by this legislation.
Contact:
Representative James Petzke
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/05/2024, 9:03 AM