1st time predator hunt

[thumper]

hi new to idaho, and new to predator hunting. want to cull some curs and take down some wolves. moved here to elk hunt and pissed that they are wiped out and running scared from wolves.

Will day hunt with 300wm and zeiss 2-12x50 duralyt.

More interested in night hunting with PWS MK114 5.56 and saiga .308 coupled with M845 gen 2 night vision, with rail mounted laserluchs IR laser illuminator as well as new FLIR RS32 which should get here this week:

www.flir.com/thermoSightR-Series/

www.laserluchs.de/

tnvc.com/shop/m845-mk-4-2-5x-gen2-shp-red-dot-sight/

primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=409


don't know jack about hunting yotes, will come see y'all tonite for a consultation and comradarie

[Timber Butte Outdoors]

Hello thumper,

Welcome to the IVH forums. Glad you found us.

Your arsenal sounds like some good stuff. Please post some pictures of them when you can, so we all can see what you have!

Night hunting? You can night hunt varmints, coyotes, raccoon, badgers, fox, skunks,

As for wolves, Wolves are classified as a big game animal in Idaho. The methods of take and weapons restrictions for wolves are the same as for other big game animals. For more more information, please visit IDFG's website or refer to the 2012 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure, which also contains information on wolf hunting season regulations.
fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/question/can-you-hunt-wolfs-night-using-night-scope-over-bait

In Idaho, you have to go to IDF&G and secure a Spotlighting permit. Then you have a bunch of hoops to jump through if you are hunting BLM Public Lands!
First before you decide to go spotlighting, you have to call IDF&G, and then the County Sheriff of the county you will be hunting in.
Second, if there are any Big Game Season open in the area you want to hunt, you can't spotlight that area.
There are a bunch more regulations and rules that have to be adhered to!

Also, even if you have a Flir and infrared scope, you have to have a permit to hunt at night. The Idaho State Law (In IDF&G Regs) states that hunting or shooting will be from 1/2 hour before sunrise, to 1/2 hour after sundown.

Look forward to meeting you and chatting some this evening!
Gary

[thumper]

yeah the regs seem a little ambiguous, but i called the Nampa office and they told me if there is no visible spotlight no permit or contact of authorities is necessary. I Might ought to get that in writing though...

fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/question/night-hunting

[Timber Butte Outdoors]

In writing is good! We have had to many run ins with IDF&G to not play CYA! No one in the IDF&G actually is on the same page at any one time!

I am glad to know that there is no permit needed if you are using a night vision scope or equipment!

If you get it in writing, I would like to read it! Just to be sure for myself!

Thanks
Gary