This bill establishes a five-year moratorium on mule deer doe hunting in specific game management units in Idaho, starting from July 1, 2025. The affected units include numbers 19, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 52A, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57. The moratorium is a response to concerns about reduced mule deer populations, low survival rates, and decreased success rates for hunters. However, the bill allows for exceptions; the commission may permit hunting in a unit under moratorium if chronic wasting disease is detected in that area.

The provisions of this act will automatically expire on July 1, 2030, making the moratorium temporary. Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, ensuring that it will take effect immediately on the specified start date of July 1, 2025. The new section added to the Idaho Code is designated as Section 36-308, which outlines the details of the moratorium and the conditions under which exceptions may be made.