Idaho regulations for coyote night hunting?

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dave3006

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Can anyone tell me the rules for hunting coyotes at night on BLM land in Southern Idaho?

Based on my reading, artificial light is not permitted without special permission. That includes IR illumination. So, a PVS14 with an IR sighting laser is out. However, thermal scopes are legal.

The reason for asking is that I have been given conflicting information from a DFG employee. I have been a hunter for over 30 years. My experience has been that if you ask 5 different DFG employees the same question, you will get 5 different answers.
 
From the 2025 Idaho hunting regs publication.....

It is Unlawful To:

To hunt any animal or bird by aid of a spotlight, flashlight,

or artificial light of any kind; except unprotected or predatory

animals on private land after obtaining written permission

and on public lands after obtaining the required permit from

an Idaho Fish and Game Regional office. It is lawful to hunt

raccoons on public lands without a permit if such taking is

not in violation of state, county, or city laws, ordinances, or

regulations.



Predatory and Unprotected Wildlife

A valid Idaho hunting or trapping license must be used to hunt

or trap predatory and unprotected wildlife. Animals classified

as predators in Idaho include coyotes, raccoons, jackrabbits,

skunks, weasels, rattlesnakes, and starling. The most frequently

hunted unprotected animals include marmots, fox squirrels,

porcupines, opossum, Columbian ground squirrels, English

sparrows, Eurasian-collared doves, and feral pigeons. These

species may be taken in any amounts and at any time by holders

of the appropriate valid Idaho hunting or trapping licenses,

provided such taking is not in violation of state, county, or city

laws, ordinances or regulations
 
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