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!

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

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

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.

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend one of five public meetings to provide comments and opinions on how best to manage the 2023 spring/summer Chinook salmon fisheries in the Clearwater, Hells Canyon, lower Salmon, Little Salmon, and South Fork Salmon river drainages.

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

Join the Idaho Wildlife Federation and Idaho Outfitters and Guides at 7 PM on Saturday, February 18th at Alpine Playhouse in McCall, Idaho for The Lost Salmonby Shane Anderson. Reserve your seats now.

Recapping the 2023 Idaho Sporting and Wildlife Partnership Camo At The Capitol and Legislative Reception

See all 2023 Weekly Legislative Recaps here…

You’re invited to join IWF and other partners of the Idaho Sporting and Wildlife Partnership’s 1st Annual Legislative Reception on Wednesday, Jan. 25th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Beside Bardenay. This is the best opportunity of the year to meet and speak with your elected officials and share your efforts to enhance Idaho's hunting and fishing heritage. 

Learn more and sign up to bring a dish, or just let us know you’re coming to WILD EATS on Saturday, Feb. 4th from 1-4 PM at Clairvoyant Brewing

A remarkable year, all thanks to supporters like you

Idaho Wildlife Federation Executive Director Brian Brooks joined Kevin Miller of the Kevin Miller Show on KIDO Talk Radio for an almost two-hour discussion and Q&A with listeners on the need to breach the four lower Snake River dams.

This week, the Bureau of Land Management received new guidance that will ensure habitat connectivity for fish and wildlife populations by working collaboratively with state fish and wildlife agencies, Tribes, and private landowners.