Using All-Terrain Vehicles in Idaho

If you are planning to hunt using an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), remember that in the State of Idaho:

• It is illegal for anyone to hunt from any motorized vehicle, except for holders of a valid, handicapped person Motor Vehicle Hunting Permit.
• It is unlawful to molest, stir up, rally or in any manner drive any game animals or game birds with a motorized vehicle.
• It is unlawful to shoot from or across the traveled portion, shoulders or embankments of any road maintained by a governmental entity.
• It is illegal to operate an ATV or trail bike off trail or on any trail closed to that specific type of vehicle as designated by the land management agency or landowner.
• Operating an ATV or trail bike off roads or trails in a manner that damages or unreasonably disturbs the land, wildlife or vegetative resources is prohibited.
• ATVs and trail bikes must be equipped with approved and operating spark arresting mufflers and comply with sound regulations.
• No person may enter private land that is cultivated or posted in order to hunt, fish or trap, without permission.