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Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on fee increase for Cove Recreation Site

Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be issuing Christmas tree permits beginning Nov. 14 through Dec. 24, 2022.

Bureau of Land Management to conduct Prescribed Burns to reduce wildfire threat

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will be conduct

Road work to impact travel on BLM’s Eagle Creek Road

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Bureau of Land Management releases proposed plan to protect cultural resources in and around the American Falls Archaeological District in Idaho

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — To protect nationally-significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office is proposing

BLM’s Challis Field Office welcomes new manager

CHALLIS, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Josh Travers as the new field manager for the Challis Field Office.

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BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council meeting

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council will meet to discuss a variety of public land management topics from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BLM seeks nominations to Idaho Resource Advisory Council

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for 30 days to the Idaho Resource Advisory Council.

BLM’s Blackwell Island seasonal closure begins October 11

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in southwest Idaho to improve sagebrush steppe habitat

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement the Graves Creek Prescribed Burn on roughly 3,550 acres of public land near Juniper Mountain, which is approx

BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Lava Ridge Subcommittee to meet

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project Subcommittee will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BLM to temporarily close Salmon area public lands due to nearby wildland fire

SALMON, Idaho – Beginning at noon on Thursday, Sept.

Wild horse gathered from Fish Creek HMA available for adoption
Adopt a wild horse in Caldwell this weekend!

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is partnering with Mustang Heritage Foundation Storefront trainers Matt and Stacie Zimmerman to host a wild horse adopt

The BLM Idaho Wild Horse and Burro Program has partnered with University of Idaho 4-H Extension to place wild horses gathered from overpopulated rangelands and handled by 4-H members into private care.
Upcoming wild horse adoption events to be held in Boise and Blackfoot

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting wild horse adoption events in Boise and Blackfoot in August and September.

BLM Morgan Bar Campground Reopens

SALMON, Idaho – The Morgan Bar Campground administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office has been reopened to the public.

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Wildfire suppression efforts on public lands prompt temporary closure of BLM’s Morgan Bar Campground

SALMON, Idaho – Beginning Aug. 8, the Bureau of Land Management’s Morgan Bar Campground will be temporarily closed to use by the public due to wildfire suppression activities.

River Management Society recognizes BLM Cottonwood Field Office employee as 2022 River Manager of the Year

COTTONWOOD, Idaho

BLM acquires Boise Foothills land to help maintain open space and protect wildlife habitat

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has acquired 275 acres of land in the Boise Foothills to increase access to open space and protect important wildlife habitat.

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Feedback sought on proposed location for new BLM Challis Field Office Building

CHALLIS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the comment period on a proposed site for the new Challis Field Office building through July 29.

BLM Conservation Easement Enhances Outdoor Recreation and Helps Protect Wildlife Habitat and Water Quality in Southeast Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has purchased a conservation easement that enhances public access to outdoor recreation opportunities and helps protect important m

2021 Mustang Mania Walk Trot Champion
Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge

BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Lava Ridge Subcommittee to meet

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Proposed Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project Subcommittee will host a meeting to discuss a variety of topics pertaini

Bureau of Land Management issues decision to authorize expanded military training area in southwest Idaho

Bureau of Land Management’s Marsing facility to temporarily close for office relocation

Firewood permits available on BLM-managed lands in the Pocatello and Idaho Falls areas

POCATELLO, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello and Upper Snake Field Offices are selling permits to collect fuelwood through the end of November.