News

At IWF, we’re committed to sharing timely, educational updates that help you speak up for the conservation issues you care about most. Whether it’s policy news, wildlife and habitat insights, or stories about public access across Idaho, our goal is to strengthen an outdoor community united by common goals and shared passions.

Idaho Wildlife 11/25/23 Idaho Wildlife 11/25/23

Reflections: IWF Accomplishments in 2023

Garret Visser 11/7/23 Garret Visser 11/7/23

You Asked: What's A Backcountry Conservation Area?

Idaho Wildlife 10/10/23 Idaho Wildlife 10/10/23

You Asked: What’s a Travel Management Plan?

Idaho Wildlife 9/19/23 Idaho Wildlife 9/19/23

Invasive Quagga Mussel Larvae Found For First Time in Idaho

Garret Visser 8/18/23 Garret Visser 8/18/23

Sportsmen Win Big in Finalized BLM Land Management Plan

Garret Visser 8/15/23 Garret Visser 8/15/23

Travel Management in Owyhee County- What Sportsmen Need to Know

Idaho Wildlife 7/28/23 Idaho Wildlife 7/28/23

IWF In The News: LTE - 'Blatant Misdirection' (Mortality and The Lower Snake River Dams)

Idaho Wildlife 7/17/23 Idaho Wildlife 7/17/23

VIDEO: Hunters and Anglers Steering Renewables Development in the Right Direction

Idaho Wildlife 6/28/23 Idaho Wildlife 6/28/23

Public Lands Alefest 2023 - August, 5th, 2023

Garret Visser 6/27/23 Garret Visser 6/27/23

USDA Announces Major Investment in Wildlife Programs on Working Landscapes

Jordanne Stetter 6/5/23 Jordanne Stetter 6/5/23

ACTION ALERT: Tell CEQ To Breach Lower Snake River Dams

This June, submit a powerful public comment to CEQ telling them Idahoans support breaching the lower Snake River dams.

Jordanne Stetter 5/8/23 Jordanne Stetter 5/8/23

2023 IWF Silent Auction

The annual Idaho Wildlife Federation Online Silent Auction is back and better than ever for 2023! Begins Thursday, June 8th, 2023

Jordanne Stetter 4/19/23 Jordanne Stetter 4/19/23

Idaho Gives EARLY GIVING BEGINS TODAY!

Idaho Gives 2023 runs from May 1st-4th, but in case that doesn’t work for your schedule, EARLY GIVING BEGINS TODA! Don’t miss a great chance to support IWF’s mission to battle for continuing Idaho’s world renowned hunting, fishing and public lands heritage by making a donation today!

Jordanne Stetter 4/14/23 Jordanne Stetter 4/14/23

Weekend Streams, Feeds & Reads - Friday, July 7th

Now that the legislative season is officially over, IWF will be suggesting our favorite stream, feed or read for Idaho hunters and anglers to enjoy while you’re preparing to head outdoors on Fridays during the summer. Check back each Friday for a new piece to download before you lose service and have with you to enjoy at camp!

Jordanne Stetter 3/29/23 Jordanne Stetter 3/29/23

Idaho Species Series: B-Run Steelhead

Part II - Management, Status and Forecasts for 2023

Garret Visser 3/23/23 Garret Visser 3/23/23

IWF On Proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project

IWF recommended the BLM develop alternatives that avoid impacts to our valued wildlife species and minimize impacts to the hunting opportunities in the area.

Jordanne Stetter 3/16/23 Jordanne Stetter 3/16/23

IWF’s Big Game Migration Assessment Will Shape Salmon-Challis Forest Management

The Salmon-Challis National Forest is 4.3 million acres of public land brimming with wildlife and hunting opportunities. IWF compiled the latest habitat and migration mapping science overlayed with current land uses to provide the Forest Service an instructional roadmap for conserving big game herds while enhancing the hunting legacy of the region into the future. Read the Ph.D. level report in the link inside

Jordanne Stetter 3/14/23 Jordanne Stetter 3/14/23

Win A Ruger 6.5 Creedmoor With VORTEX® CROSSFIRE II® RIFLESCOPE From IWF

From now through Sunday, March 5th, you can enter to win in-person at the Sportsman Show or online, here!