The Chapter was busy with public comment periods this spring, sending in comments on a range of issues impacting our public lands, waters and wildlife. The BLM has continued to demonstrate the effectiveness of LWCF dollars in action, proposing the acquisition of two parcels in the Boise Foothills which would help to conserve critical winter range and habitat connectivity. We submitted comments in favor of the BLM acquiring both these parcels, and appreciate their actions in making great use ...

The 2023 session of the Idaho Legislature is in the books, with formal adjournment taking place towards the end of March. As always, Idaho BHA paid close attention to legislation with the potential to impact our public lands, waters, and wildlife, making our voices heard and commenting on a variety of issues. We helped to kick things off this session by joining with our conservation partners for Camo at the Capitol, meeting with the new Chairs of the House Resources and Conservation ...

Over the last two summers, the Idaho chapter has been improving trail access in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. With financial support from Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG), National Forest Foundation (NFF) and funds the chapter has raised, BHA staff and volunteers worked with wilderness outfitters to open over 20 miles of trail. Crews flew into dirt airstrips where outfitters were waiting with pack stock and supplies needed to access difficult to reach sections of trail, deep in ...

    Idaho BHA has joined with a range of other conservation organizations on the Priest River Project. The Priest River remains a relatively unknown fishery in North Idaho, compared to its more notorious counterparts. Based on the status of its current productivity, it is easy to see why. Almost 50 river miles long, this tributary of the Pend Oreille River is hampered by low stream flows, lethally high water temperatures, and sediment impairment. The EPA currently lists the lower Priest ...

  The Bureau of Land Management recently held a comment period for the potential acquisition of a 275-acre ranch in the Treasure Valley. The ranch was offered for sale to the BLM by the Alta Harris Family Foundation, and the BLM proposes to use Land and Water Conservation Funds to make the purchase. Idaho BHA submitted a comment letter to the BLM to indicate our strong support for this acquisition. The ranch is immediately adjacent to existing BLM and Idaho State land, the latter portion of ...