IWF does not support the physical relocation of grizzly bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The bill, brought by Rep. Petzke, prevents bad actors  from obtaining real time data relating to the location of terrestrial species.

A Historic Announcement For Snake River Salmon & Steelhead

A compilation of IWF’s notable conservation achievements in 2023

In August (after almost a decade), the Four Rivers Resource Management Plan was finalized, including Idaho’s first Backcountry Conservation Area in the Bennett Hills totaling 120,800 acres.  So, what is a Backcountry Conservation Area (BCA)? What does it mean for big game species?

A quick background on how the Forest Service and BLM characterize travel management

Learn more about what this means for sportsmen in Idaho

The Four Rivers Resource Management Plan Record of Decision incorporates big wins for sportsmen, including Idaho’s first of its kind Backcountry Conservation Area totaling 120,800 acres in the Bennett Hills- The largest proposed in the plan!

Canyonlands East, the first of five travel management plans throughout Owyhee County, is out for public comment now until August 24th. Read IWF’s suggestions to the BLM and submit your personalized comments here.

Read ‘Blatant Misdirection (Mortality and the Lower Snake River Dams’ in the Lewiston Tribune

USDA announces plans to invest $500 million over next five years to conserve wildlife habitat by recognizing the role of working landscapes

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!

Part II - Management, Status and Forecasts for 2023

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

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

The first installment of a five part series focused on Idaho’s iconic B-run bruisers

Thanks for everyone who came - and cooked - at the 2nd Annual WILD EATS event at Clairvoyant Brewing.

Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting process.