https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho/idaho-fish-and-game-proposes-extending-wolf-hunting-trapping/277-a0840c87-9437-4e04-b600-46086696812c

The deadline for the public to submit their comments to the agency is June 13.

Credit: LeFion/ThinkStockWolvesAuthor:KTVB StaffPublished:8:30 PM MDT June 6, 2021Updated:8:30 PM MDT June 6, 2021

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from the public on a proposal to extend wolf hunting and trapping opportunities and enhanced methods of take. The proposed changes relate to a new state law that takes effect July 1.

Senate Bill 1211recently won approval from the Idaho Legislature and wassigned into lawby Gov. Brad Little. It extends wolf hunting and trapping with foothold traps to year-round on private property with landowner permission.

The law also expands the legal methods of take for wolves to include:

• Weapon restrictions (for hunting big game) do not apply
• Exemption from shooting hours
• Hunting wolves over bait is allowed on private land
• Motorized vehicle restriction for hunting…