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At IWF, we work to provide timely and educational updates that give you the tools necessary to be an effective voice for the issues in conservation that matter to you. From policy updates to wildlife and habitat statistics to public access stories throughout Idaho, we want to build an outdoor community that can come together around common goals and shared passions.
Turning Concern into Conservation
This blog is the first of a monthly series by IWF Philanthropy Coordinator Emily Fisher, written with transparency and the goal of sharing all the ways you can support the Idaho Wildlife Federation (IWF.)
Support Your Idaho, Support IWF During Idaho Gives
This year, Idaho Gives (May 2-5) is going to be more important than ever. In order to continue (and expand) our conservation efforts, we have some big goals for Idaho Gives 2022- and we can use all the help we can get.
IWF Public Lands Alefest: Saturday, June 11th
Join Idaho Wildlife Federation and official beer sponsor 10 Barrel Brewing at Green Acres Food Truck Park on Saturday, June 11th for an afternoon of tasty drinks, good company, fantastic raffles, a silent auction and more food trucks than you could shake a stick at. All in the name of Idaho’s fish wildlife and public lands.
Big Game Migrations, Habitat Connectivity A Central Focus for Department of Interior
Last week, the U.S. Geological Survey released Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States, Volume 2.
From The Comments: March 2022 -Episode 2, Volume I
A monthly series sharing the most valuable takeaways from the comments section of IdahoWildlife.Org and IWF’s various social media channels
Wilks Bros' Bill Dead-For Now
The Wilks’ bill would accelerate habitat fragmentation and open-space development, but such ill-conceived growth didn’t just spur opposition from land-users. This bill is important for wildlife or hunters and angler for unmitigated growth is a serious threat to important open space vital for habitat and ecosystem connectivity.
From The Comments: February 2022 - Volume I, Episode 1
A monthly series gathering and sharing the most valuable takeaways from the comments sections of IdahoWildlife.Org and our various social media channels
NW Energy Coalition: ‘Lower Snake River Dams Can Be Removed’
Changes in energy systems ‘routine’ and shows clean, firm power in the region either already available or being planned are more than sufficient to replace lower Snake River dams.
Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Idaho’s Public Lands, Conservation Policy
The people of Idaho have spoken. But are your legislators listening? 2022 Western States Survey exposes rift between public opinion and political policy
UPDATE: Trident Legislation to Change Land Exchange Process-Pulled
Yes. That Trident. They’re back….
BPA Funded Study States Salmon/Steelhead Recovery ‘Only Likely’ If Dams Breached
BPA - the agency responsible for selling dam power, counting fish, and funding their recovery efforts - funded an over 800 page study that concluded the dams must be breached to save Idaho’s fish.
Reflections: 1-Year Anniversary of Rep. Simpson's 'Northwest In Transition'
A recently published article by Greg Fitz shares unique Idaho perspectives, inspiring reflection on progress.
With HB 507, Politics Are Creeping Further Into Hunting Regs
Idaho Politicians are taking wildlife management and hunting regs into their own hands.
IWF In The News: ‘River Conditions Still Concern for Salmon Despite Good Ocean News’ - for Public News Service
"The best thing that we can do is remove some dams, return this to a more natural state, get those fish from the headwaters where, hopefully, we have snowpack and it's cold to the ocean where the nutrients are and it's a bit colder than it is in the stretches of river where the dams are.” Brian Brooks, Idaho Wildlife Federation
2022 IWF Legislative Recaps
Each week, Brian Brooks, Executive Director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation recaps the events of the week in the Idaho Legislature, as they pertain to Idaho sportsmen and women, fish, wildlife, public lands, access and habitat.
Introducing: The Legislative “Season”
Why the legislative season deserves space on every Idahoans yearly hunting, fishing, outdoor calendar
The More Things Change....
A resolution is defined as “the quality of being determined or resolute,” and with that, here’s a few of IWF’s 2022 New Year’s resolutions.