The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office staff in partnership with the International Mountain Bicycling Association, City of Hailey, Wood River Trails Coalition, and the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) just finished constructing the Hang Loose and Hang Tight trails located immediately adjacent to Hailey in the Hangman drainage.

BLM will conduct two prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October and possibly into November.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District Office intends to complete multiple fuels treatment and prescription burning projects during the fall/winter of 2024.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office will implement an emergency closure to recreational shooting in the Indian Springs area south of Kimberly, on Friday, Sept. 20, to protect life and property.

Sands Basin and Four Mile Herd Management Areas burned by Jump and Paddock fires

The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.

BLM reopens Mckay’s Bend Campground and Boat Launch after wildfire

Sands Basin and Four Mile Herd Management Areas burned by Jump and Paddock fires

BLM lifts emergency fire closure at Jump Creek Recreation site due to containment of the Jump Fire.

The temporary closure includes the BLM-managed Jump Creek Recreation Site

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposed withdrawal that would protect 1,958 acres of public lands within the Mud Flat Oolite Site near the City of Grand View in Owyhee County, southwestern Idaho.

The BLM Salmon Field Office is lifting the temporary closure of BLM-managed public lands in Lemhi County as of 11:59 PM, Thurs. Aug. 1, 2024. This closure is no longer necessary due to the lack of fire progression.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to transfer approximately 159 acres of public lands in Bonneville County to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in southeastern Idaho.

LEWISTON, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office is temporarily closing some BLM-managed public lands in Nez Perce County, due to the risk of the nearby Gwen and River Fires. This closure is essential to ensure public and firefighter safety and to allow fire fighting crews to respond effectively. This closure will remain in effect until the risk of wildland fire subsides.

Salmon Field Office is temporarily closing BLM-managed public lands in Lemhi County, due to the risk of the nearby Thunder Fire.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on a proposed business plan to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at three recreation sites managed by the Shoshone Field Office.

Land management agencies within the Payette Fire Restrictions Area will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and will remain in effect until October 1, 2024.

The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho has set Stage 1 fire restrictions as of Friday, July 19, 2024.

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Work to repair road washouts, storm damage, and to make significant improvements to the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area is complete and the road is fully available for use.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on July 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) at the BLM Idaho State Office and virtually via Zoom. The public is invited.

The newly minted Branded Bonanza, formerly Mustang Mania, will take place June 28 – 29, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park. The Bonanza will showcase both an in-hand and under saddle competition featuring nearly 50 youth and adult trainers who have adopted and worked with a wild horse or burro since March.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office plans to treat approximately 45 acres of hazardous fuel accumulations, such as dry grass, limbs and shrubs, generated from the Spruce Up Timber Sale.

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The BLM seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on proposed business plans to collect fees and improve the visitor experience at six recreation sites managed by the Coeur d’Alene Field Office.