Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

The natural resources of the state of
Idaho are an invaluable asset to every community in which they abound. Every
year, in rapidly increasing numbers, the inhabitants of the state of Idaho and
nonresidents are enjoying the benefits of Idaho's recreational opportunities.
The tourist trade is of vital importance to the state of Idaho, and the
recreational value of Idaho's natural resources is such that the number of
persons who are each year participating in their enjoyment is steadily
increasing. The intent of this legislation is to promote and encourage
residents and nonresidents alike to participate in the enjoyment and use of
the deserts, mountains, rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs and other natural
resources of Idaho, and the fish and game therein, and to that end to regulate
and license those persons who undertake for compensation to provide equipment
and personal services to such persons, for the explicit purpose of
safeguarding the health, safety, welfare and freedom from injury or danger of
such persons, in the exercise of the police power of this state. It is not the
intent of this legislation to interfere in any way with the business of
livestock operations, nor to prevent the owner of pack animals from using same
to accommodate friends where no consideration is involved for the use thereof,
nor is it the intent of this legislation to interfere in any way with the
right of the general public to enjoy the recreational value of Idaho's
deserts, mountains, rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs and other natural
resources when the services of commercial outfitters and guides are not
utilized, nor to interfere with the right of the United States to manage the
public lands under its control.

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