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?
Read MoreA quick background on how the Forest Service and BLM characterize travel management
Read MoreLearn more about what this means for sportsmen in Idaho
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreCanyonlands 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 MoreRead ‘Blatant Misdirection (Mortality and the Lower Snake River Dams’ in the Lewiston Tribune
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreIWF's Public Lands Alefest is back at Green Acres in Boise on Saturday, August 5 from 4pm-9pm!
Read MoreUSDA announces plans to invest $500 million over next five years to conserve wildlife habitat by recognizing the role of working landscapes
Read MoreThis June, submit a powerful public comment to CEQ telling them Idahoans support breaching the lower Snake River dams.
Read MoreThe annual Idaho Wildlife Federation Online Silent Auction is back and better than ever for 2023! Begins Thursday, June 8th, 2023
Read MoreIdaho 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!
Read MoreNow 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!
Read MorePart II - Management, Status and Forecasts for 2023
Read MoreIWF recommended the BLM develop alternatives that avoid impacts to our valued wildlife species and minimize impacts to the hunting opportunities in the area.
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreFrom now through Sunday, March 5th, you can enter to win in-person at the Sportsman Show or online, here!
Read MoreThe first installment of a five part series focused on Idaho’s iconic B-run bruisers
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