News
At IWF, we’re committed to sharing timely, educational updates that help you speak up for the conservation issues you care about most. Whether it’s policy news, wildlife and habitat insights, or stories about public access across Idaho, our goal is to strengthen an outdoor community united by common goals and shared passions.
Reflections: IWF Accomplishments in 2024
IWF looks back on a few of our proudest moments of the past year.
Idaho AG Labrador Joins Utah in Public Land disposal Attempt - NOW FEATURING Call to action
IWF Rejects ID Attorney General’s Support For Utah Public Land Grab Attempt That Could Change Idaho Forever
IWF Names Nick Fasciano Executive Director
Nick Fasciano named Executive Director at Idaho Wildlife Federation
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Stream Restoration on Warm Springs
Volunteer to restore a Boise River tributary on Oct. 5th
IWF On Dworshak Elk Working Group
IWF’s Kyle Maki is one of the members of the newly formed Dworshak Elk Working Group. Learn more.
Canadian Company Proposes Massive Open-pit Mine in Boise River Headwaters
Canadian-based Idaho Copper (again) seeks exploration permits through the USFS with hopes to dig one of world’s largest open pit mines in a prime hunting unit, renowned fishery, near Idaho capital city.
It Pays To Volunteer With IWF At Alefest
Volunteer for Public Lands Alefest on Saturday, June 8th and get $100 in free raffle tickets!
Brian Brooks, IWF Executive Director Saying Goodbye After Nine Years
After 9 years, Executive Director Brian Brooks says goodbye.
IWF Comments: Bitterroot Grizzly Bear EIS Project
IWF does not support the physical relocation of grizzly bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem
Conserving Big Game Migrations In the Face of Renewable Energy Development
Can It Be Done? Yes, but we need the will to support the way.
2024 Idaho Legislative News
Continuous coverage of the news hunters and anglers need to know from the 2024 Idaho State Legislature
2024 Idaho Sportsman Show: Cast and Blast Raffle
IWF is raffling off the opportunity to blast, or cast, at this year’s Idaho Sportsman Show this Thursday, Feb. 29th through Sunday, March 3rds. Come see us and enter to win a vintage 1974 Ruger Model #1 or a Sturgeon fishing trip for 4 courtesy of Jones Sport Fishing.
HB 484 Would Move Idaho Big Game Management Backwards
Continued intrusion of Idaho legislators into wildlife management looks to reverse sportsmen supported move in 2015, misspends resources, risks wildlife.