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Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM to begin additional phase of vegetative treatments near Blue Creek Bay

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - Logging operations will begin this month on the Bureau of Land Management’s Blue Creek East Timber Sale in the Wallace Forest Conservation Area (W

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

BLM to begin boat ramp improvements along Lower Salmon River

Cottonwood, Idaho – Three popular launch sites along the Lower Salmon River are scheduled for improvements that will enhance access for anglers and recrea

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM to begin work on Birch Creek Recreation Area, annual temporary seasonal closure of Egin Lakes Campground effective Oct. 12

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management’s Birch Creek Recreation Area will undergo grading and graveling on the access road in the campground and day use area during the

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Prescribed Burning Begins in Northern Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho –  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene District has started their annual prescribed fire program.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Annual seasonal closure of BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch begins next week

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The boating season on Lake Coeur d’Alene is drawing to a close and the annual seasonal closure of BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation site will begin at the end

Idaho

Home fire safety and wildland fire prevention both depend on being mindful

BOISE, Idaho – As the weather starts to cool down for the season, we all need to continue to be mindful of our surroundings while recreating on public lands.  The week of October 4th

Idaho

Pilot perishes in airtanker accident near Emmett

BOISE, Idaho—On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at approximately 7 p.m.

Idaho

BLM invites Idahoans to show their public lands some love!

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites Idahoans to show their nearly 12 million acres of public lands in the Gem State some love. How?

Idaho

BLM invites Idahoans to show their public lands some love!

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites Idahoans to show their nearly 12 million acres of public lands in the Gem State some love. How?

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Cleanup planned for Snake River Canyon’s north rim

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV Riders and Jerome Count

Idaho

Adopt a 4-H trained wild horse yearling

Idaho Falls, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District will host a 4-H trained wild horse in-hand trail challenge and adoption at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds in Id

Idaho, Boise DO

Access to Celebration Park temporarily redirected during construction

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has begun construction to enhance access to Celebration Park and the Halverson Lakes trailhead, located 5 miles south of Melba along the Snake Riv

Idaho

Adopt a 4-H trained wild horse yearling via text or call-in

Boise, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will host a call-in 4-H trained wild horse adoption on Aug. 30 from 1-2 p.m., accepting bids via phone or text.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office announced today the expansion of public access in the Rochat Divide/Pine Creek Special Recreation

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

The Bureau of Land Management Approves Blackrock Land Exchange

POCATELLO, Idaho – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to responsibly develop the nation’s natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Fa

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

The Bureau of Land Management Approves Blackrock Land Exchange

POCATELLO, Idaho – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to responsibly develop the nation’s natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Fa

Idaho

Majority of BLM Idaho’s fires are human-caused

Idaho, Statewide – During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many Idahoans have flocked outdoors to enjoy their public lands.

Idaho

Majority of BLM Idaho’s fires are human-caused

Idaho, Statewide – During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many Idahoans have flocked outdoors to enjoy their public lands.

Idaho

Agencies approve East Smoky Panel expansion of the Smoky Canyon Mine

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District and USDA Forest Service (USFS) Caribou-Targhee National Forest today each released a Record of Decisi

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM seeks public comment on recreation, public access in the Wood River Valley

SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, Twin Falls District is asking the public to review and provide input on an Environmental Assess

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

BLM to conduct wild horse bait trap gather in Saylor Creek Herd Management Area

TWIN FALLS, Idaho –The BLM Jarbidge Field Office will begin a wild horse gather operation in the Saylor Creek Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA), 15 miles south of

Idaho

New restroom murals draw visitors to Henry’s Lake

“I've been in many campground bathrooms. This one is the best by far!”

Idaho, Burley FO

BLM proposes fee changes at Lud Drexler and Milner Historic Recreation Areas

Burley, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposal to change the overnight camping and entrance fees at both the