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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.
Sportsmen Win Big in Finalized BLM Land Management Plan
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!
Travel Management in Owyhee County- What Sportsmen Need to Know
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.
IWF In The News: LTE - 'Blatant Misdirection' (Mortality and The Lower Snake River Dams)
Read ‘Blatant Misdirection (Mortality and the Lower Snake River Dams’ in the Lewiston Tribune
VIDEO: Hunters and Anglers Steering Renewables Development in the Right Direction
This film explores what and how we in the sporting community need to consider and do as our nation begins a huge new build out of renewable energy sources.
Public Lands Alefest 2023 - August, 5th, 2023
IWF's Public Lands Alefest is back at Green Acres in Boise on Saturday, August 5 from 4pm-9pm!
USDA Announces Major Investment in Wildlife Programs on Working Landscapes
USDA announces plans to invest $500 million over next five years to conserve wildlife habitat by recognizing the role of working landscapes
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
Species Series: B-Run Steelhead
The first installment of a five part series focused on Idaho’s iconic B-run bruisers
Gallery: Wild Eats At Clairvoyant Brewing
Thanks for everyone who came - and cooked - at the 2nd Annual WILD EATS event at Clairvoyant Brewing.
Public Meetings On Upcoming Idaho Chinook Seasons Begin Feb. 13th
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.
Opportunity to Comment On new Idaho Big Game Season Proposals Begins Feb. 8
Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting process.